Comparison

XCOM 2 Collection vs BlackOut ™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XCOM 2 Collection

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Full game and DLC included
  • Mobile-optimized touch interface
  • Soldier customization
  • Procedurally generated missions
  • Alien resistance gameplay
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Aliens rule Earth with a new order promising a brilliant future for those who conform, while silencing all those who do not. At the edges of the world, the scattered forces of XCOM gather to defend humanity, ignite a global resistance, and reclaim the planet. Bring down the alien regime from your iPad or iPhone with the XCOM 2 Collection; the complete experience of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and four DLC packs in a single package with no in-app purchases. COMPLETE COMMAND Delivers all the turn-based tactical challenges of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. ENGINEERED FOR iOS Lead the Resistance using a touch-screen Command Interface designed for mobile. CUSTOMISE YOUR SQUADS Customise each soldier’s look, loadout and abilities. EVERY GAME A UNIQUE CHALLENGE Direct your forces through a near-infinite combination of goals, missions, and maps. INCLUDES FOUR DLC PACKS Access new missions, soldier types, and enemies with XCOM 2's DLC packs. XCOM 2 Collection requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) and later • iPhone Air (2025) Supported iPads: • iPad - 8th Generation (2020) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K, Firaxis Games, XCOM, XCOM 2, and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About

BlackOut ™

Features
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BlackOut The goal is simple: turn off all the lights in the fewest moves possible. Every time you press a button, it toggles the selected light and the ones next to it, up, down, left, and right. Clear all the lights, and you’re on to the next challenge! With 30 unique levels, each more challenging than the last, this game will keep puzzle enthusiasts hooked. If you’re a fan of brain-teasing puzzles, this game is a must-have!

Screenshots

XCOM 2 Collection4 screens
BlackOut ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BlackOut ™ at Free against XCOM 2 Collection's $14.99. XCOM 2 Collection's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BlackOut ™ is free to download; XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, BlackOut ™ every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
XCOM 2 Collection versus BlackOut ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCOM 2 CollectionBlackOut ™
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#76 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdClaudio Souza Mattos

Bugs and requests

XCOM 2 Collection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to change equipment
  • Crashes on certain missions
  • Disappearing save files
  • Issues with device compatibility

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
  • Improve camera controls and UI
  • Add more graphical settings

BlackOut ™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

XCOM 2 Collection

No in-app purchases

None

BlackOut ™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XCOM 2 Collection free?
XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlackOut ™ free?
BlackOut ™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XCOM 2 Collection or BlackOut ™ have ads?
BlackOut ™ shows ads; XCOM 2 Collection does not.
Which is updated more often, XCOM 2 Collection or BlackOut ™?
XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, and BlackOut ™ every 12 months. Most recently, XCOM 2 Collection was updated on November 13, 2026 and BlackOut ™ on November 8, 2026.

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