Today, 2K Games and Firaxis have released a new video for XCOM 2‘s upcoming expansion War of the Chosen that details the new Reaper units coming to the game when the DLC releases on August 29th for the PS4, Xbox One and PC . These are new units you will be able to bring into battle with your soldiers to take on the alien ADVENT and new Chosen forces. Watch the video to see them in action:
The Reapers are an independent group who specialize in stealth mechanics and can be added to your squads when launching into missions. They utilize a new form of stealth called Shadow Concealment which allows them to stay hidden even after initiating an attack. They have some high powered equipment in the Vektor rifle and explosive claymores. Once a claymore has been set any soldier can activate it, and by using the Homing Mine ability, claymores can be attached to an enemy to make them walking bombs.
Reapers can choose different skills that allow them to enter shadow mode more quickly or conversely can spec out for more explosive and offensive oriented skills.

Very fun looking unit indeed and should make for an entertaining and versatile addition to your squads. Thoughts on the new unit? Sound off in the comments.
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