XCOM 2
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Description
A list of mods that improve the User Experience of XCOM 2 with War of the Chosen (for the legacy version, see here)

ALL OF THESE MODS ARE PURELY COSMETIC - none of them change any gameplay mechanics.
Items (37)
Stop Wasting My Time - WotC
Created by BlueRaja
Speeds up the game by removing pointless pauses and other time-wasters. All changes are purely cosmetic. UPDATED TO SUPPORT WAR OF THE CHOSEN! For a version that doesn't require War of the Chosen, see here Combat changes: Removed 1-2 second pause after: Sh...
Instant Avenger Menus - WotC
Created by BlueRaja
Makes all transitions in the Avenger instant + other time savers. Creates a much smoother experience, particularly on lower framerates. UPDATED TO SUPPORT WAR OF THE CHOSEN! For a version that doesn't require War of the Chosen, see here Changes: All transi...
Blackmarket Usage
Created by 🥓dave
This mod is working fine in WotC! Displays possible usage of items on the blackmarket sell screen. No more wondering whether you still need Advent Trooper Corpses. Data is gathered dynamically, so modded items, costs etc should show up as well. This is com...
WotC: Color Coded Bonds
Created by robojumper
Adds custom color codes to soldier bonds in most places. Due to restrictions in Firaxis' UI code, that doesn't work everywhere. It does work everywhere where it's important....
[WOTC] Detailed Soldier Lists
Created by -bg-
Shows more details in the Soldier List screen, this is now more important than ever due to will and different stats from covert actions. Also show status in hours instead of days when below certain threshold, customizable in XComGame.ini Also lights up bon...
Upgrade Reminder [XCOM2 Vanilla & WotC]
Created by tracktwo
Adds icons to soldiers in the squad loadout screen if there are available weapon or PCS upgrades and that soldier has available slots for these items. I am a bear of very little brain and usually forget to actually use the stuff I find on missions. If you ...
Free Camera Rotation
Created by wasteland_ghost
Confirmed to work with WotC, for more info see below... DESCRIPTION: 1. Sets default rotation angle to 45 degrees. 2. Enables free camera rotation while holding down Q and E keys (in analog mode, see hotkeys). 3. Enables free camera zoom while holding down...
[WotC] Better Tactical Zoom Out
Created by Nashable
War of the Chosen edition. If you're looking for Legacy XCom 2 edition then go here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=617964189 This Addon is a .ini tweak to increase the zoom height on the tactical map. Allowing you to see more of the...
Quicker Reload - wotc
Created by kdm2k6
Reloads are quicker since they don't wait for their animations to finish....
Evac All - WotC
Created by tracktwo
This version of Evac All is for the War of the Chosen expansion only. Please use the original Evac All mod for the original XCOM2. If you are subscribed to both mods, make sure you only have the correct version of this mod activated for the game you are pl...
Confirm Free Reload - WotC
Created by BlueRaja
A simple mod which shows a dialog if you attempt to use a free reload when you still have ammo left. UPDATED TO SUPPORT WAR OF THE CHOSEN! For a version that doesn't require War of the Chosen, see here The only time it makes strategic sense to do that is i...
[WotC] Gotcha Again
Created by Chaser324
This mod improves on the Line of Sight indicators that are shown when previewing moves in the tactical game. This version is specifically for use with War of the Chosen. The original release that works in the base game without War of the Chosen can be foun...
[WotC+Classic] TacticalUI KillCounter
Created by Luminger
TL;DR: Tactical UI now shows you how many enemies you've killed, the remaining count and how many are currently active. NEW: WotC Ready - works on every XCOM2 version (despite the triangle) NEW: TheLost are taken into account as well! NEW: Now with MCM sup...
Show ability cooldown
Created by -bg-
Shows the ability full cooldown time instead of turns remaining to be available again, which is redundant to the number appearing below the ability icon. WARNING: As any XCOM 2 mods do, saving a game with a mod enabled will cause the save game only work if...
WotC Enhanced AoE Preview
Created by Harwin
Shows actual damage preview on targets as if you were using a single target ability. For AOE that does no damage (flashbang grenade, for instance), the health bars will still be brightly lit on targets within the AOE, so it is easy to tell whom you will hi...
[WOTC] Quick Soldier Info
Created by -bg-
Adds icons on the top right for each unit you controlled, these icons will show names, HP (+armor), will, status effects and action points left on each soldier. configs are in documents/my games/XCOM2 War of the Chosen/config/XComSoldiersQuickInfo.ini (gen...
[WOTC] Show Health Values
Created by -bg-
Shows the value of HP next to the cover icon, no more counting sectopod's HP. You may customize the mod by changing XComTacticalHP.ini, the configuration options should explain itself. The health pip grouping still looks kinda ugly, I will see if I am able...
[WOTC] Cost-Based Ability Colors
Created by shiremct
Cost-Based Ability Colors This is an updated version of Cost-Based Ability Colors for WOTC. All credit for the original mod and concept goes to infectedm and you should go rate it if you haven't already. Overrides UITacticalHUD_Ability and is incompatible ...
Smart Overwatch All [WotC]
Created by xylthixlm
Adds a shortcut key to quickly overwatch all soldiers. Reloads soldiers that need it first. Soldiers unable to overwatch will hunker instead. The shortcut key is 'L' by default. You can change it by going to the keyboard binding options and assigning the k...
[WOTC] Community Promotion Screen
Created by x2communitycore
Community Promotion Screen is an expanded and improved version of the New Promotion Screen by Default. It replaces the standard soldier promotion screen with a modified version of the "Faction Hero" promotion screen that was added in War of the Chosen. If ...
[WotC] UI - Colored Ammo Bar
Created by ∑3245
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. DESCRIPTION -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Normally, to figure out what ammo a soldier has, you'd have to hover over the weapon icon to see what ammo type is equipped. With ...
[WotC] UI - Colored Weapon Tiers
Created by ∑3245
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. DESCRIPTION -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. This mod ports Resistance Firearm's colored weapon names to all weapons in the game. This is done programmically instead of editin...
[WOTC] Visible Utility Items by Iridar
Created by Iridar
This small and purely visual mod will make grenades and other utility items visible at all times in the Armory, and, with some caveats, in Tactical. Without this mod, the game displays only the first item in the utility slot, and only in Tactical. With thi...
[WOTC] Stats on New Promotion Screen
Created by Astral Descend
Adds the soldier stats to the new promotion screen! Compatible with New Promotion Screen by Default (obviously), RPG Overhaul and any other class mod that uses Brigadier rank. Very useful when using Not Created Equal or any other mod which make soldiers ha...
[WOTC] Standardised Resources Bar
Created by RustyDios
What is this mod? The aim of this mod is to re-organise, sort and standardise the resource bar across all screens, showing resources that make sense for the screen. Config Config now exists for other mod users to add a simple line or two for adding thier o...
[WOTC] Show Tech Rewards
Created by TeslaRage
Overview After several playthroughs, I got tired of guessing what each Research or Proving Ground project would give me. Not to mention mod added ones. So I had an idea to show tech rewards. Fortunately, Oni has created Show Research Unlocks which is part ...
[WOTC] Mission Launch Auto Save
Created by Iridar
This simple mod creates an Auto Save on the Avenger whenever you click "Launch" in Squad Select, using the name of the Operation as the name of the save file. This can be useful if your game tends to crash when loading into a mission, so you can load the s...
[WOTC] Loot Post Mover
Created by RustyDios
Why the mod? The aim of this mod is to split the loot drop posts from the centre of the drop zone to the fore and aft edges, so that should you get a Psi/Focus Loot in the same spot as a Vulture/Timed Loot, both are easily visible. The mod also gives loot ...
[WOTC] Less Overwatch Lock Ups!
Created by Mr. Nice
"Less Overwatch Lock Ups!" is a bugfix mod, to hopefully cut down on "soft locks" during complex overwatch/reaction fire situations, and also when a solider is revealed by enemy movement. A "soft lock" is when the game doesn't crash as such, but is stuck s...
[WotC] Instant Loot
Created by Jower
Removes popup and animations on loot pick ups. You can configure what to disable using ModConfigMenu. Navigate to the in-game menu at Options->Mod Settings->Instant Loot. Available options are: Disable Popup Disable the popup window that appears when picki...
[WOTC] Holographic Scanning
Created by RustyDios
What is this? A simple config edit mod with some provided materials, that changes how scanned units look. It makes units that have been scanned look like the mimic beacon holograms. That's all ... seems lacking? It is lacking. The original 'solid red' look...
[WOTC] Black Market Expanded Information
Created by TeslaRage
Overview Simple mod that adds more information on Black Market for weapons that you can sell. For now, they are: Weapon upgrades Nickname Mighty useful to avoid yourself from selling a weapon with nice upgrades. Even more so if you are playing with my loot...
[WotC] Bond To Header
Created by Dare
Background A mod you never knew you want. It changes the way how available bonds are presented to the user while in Avenger HUD. In normal WotC they are placed across the screen randomly and they change the position everytime you go back into Avenger HUD. ...
[WOTC] Compact Perks For Armory
Created by RustyDios
What is this? This mod makes a more compact viewing area of a units perks in the main armoury. It combines PCS, Traits and Perks all into one panel, so you no longer need to switch between them. Features Compact grid layout PCS, Traits and Perks all in one...
[WotC] Better Grappling!
Created by Mr. Nice
Have you ever had that annoyance of grappling points highlighting but not being able to select them with the mouse? This is particularly prevalent in the final mission, but there are occurances on other maps. Controller users don't have this problem, and n...
[WOTC] Accurate Situation Report
Did you know that the SitRep details screen in WOTC, which players use to preview the SitReps they will face on the upcoming mission, is utterly broken for missions with more than one SitRep? Compared to the default mess, this mod allows the screen to: Dis...
Zoomier Zombie Animations
Created by Mitzruti
Changes zombie animations to the ones the lost use, which results in faster movement. Because normal zombies just take forever to go anywhere....