XCOM 2
Playable Aliens (LW2 Compatible)
751 Comments
Pain 23 Oct, 2024 @ 8:44am 
i am happy thast i read the description i play wotc so yeah
Firenight 44 19 Oct, 2024 @ 6:49pm 
anyone figure out how you could make this WOTC compatible?
Big Brother Max 13 Dec, 2023 @ 9:27pm 
This mod works right with the LWC version?
We go together 14 Aug, 2023 @ 4:12pm 
The best thing that perfectly makes WOTC not necessary and proves that custom alien units just need surgery + proving grounds to actually be recruitable.

This should of been a ground-breaking for people.
Also how do you get the mod working?
Enable the mod via ALM > Go into the surgery tab > Dissect an alien for parts > Research the alien species further > Gain at least one proving grounds station > Use the proving grounds to recruit aliens.

Seriously though; this is so ingenious it could be used to make WOTC workshop content into non-WOTC Content.
Lordnightmare 26 Jul, 2023 @ 2:26am 
can we get this with WOTC?
RagingBlizzard 6 Sep, 2022 @ 5:36am 
greetings,so ive been with this mod 4 a while and ive noticed a few problems,4 starters the archon's Blazing pinion doesnt fully worked,the ability activates,the archon flies up,does the animation,shows where the shots will land BUT,when it is the next turn the shots that r suppose 2 land never arrives and thus no quadruple explosions happen.2nd-The berserker's shredding passive uggrade from promotions doesnt shred any armor as well as any type of ammo u epuip 2 em wont effect em,this effect also implies 2 the Gatekeeper,no ammo works on it as well as far as i can tell,The Andromedon is a bit weird as even though i moved it in cover it will tell me its flanked when its not.So the mod is alot of fun but i would rly like these issues be fixed please!
Spore Cannon 27 Feb, 2022 @ 11:03pm 
@Gamerhell Did you do the autopsies and check the proving grounds?
Alternatively, have you made sure that the mod is activated? You might have accidentally deactivated it in the launch window, though I don't know how likely that is.
Spore Cannon 27 Feb, 2022 @ 11:00pm 
@Gamerhell You did the autopsies and checked the Proving Grounds, right?
Gamerhell 15 Dec, 2021 @ 3:56pm 
Seriously, anyone that has figured out how to even get the mod working in the first place, how did you do it? Every time I load the game up with the mod it is as if the mod is not even there. I have no playable alien units, I don't see an option in the character pool to create any, I keep making new campaigns, can anyone help me?
Xx_yaoitron9000xX 3 Jun, 2021 @ 1:52pm 
how do they get better weapons? Aliens feel weaker at lower ranks without them
Gamerhell 17 May, 2021 @ 5:11pm 
I fixed the crashes but the mod is not working. I cant train any alien units. I need help.
Beat-up Mac 6 Apr, 2021 @ 10:54am 
Haha got excited and made an all-alien squad for the Destroy Network Tower mission then realized none of the aliens can hack a workstation xD
Always have at least one squishy human on your team!
SKI 29 Mar, 2021 @ 2:25pm 
I cant Promote my viper, any ideas why? it says im missing a template?
Gamerhell 6 Feb, 2021 @ 12:17pm 
my game just crashes when i try to load it with this mod is thier something I need to do?
Nozuki 25 Dec, 2020 @ 10:41am 
Why this mod is not compatible with the dlc wotc?
Xx_yaoitron9000xX 14 Nov, 2020 @ 2:35pm 
Nevermind, it's fixed
Xx_yaoitron9000xX 2 Nov, 2020 @ 4:28pm 
costumes don't work for shit and editing the config files doesn't fix it
Plauge_Dragon 29 Oct, 2020 @ 12:42pm 
I can't seem to unlock the aliens
Spyro91RepDragoCrosshair 20 Sep, 2020 @ 6:52am 
This mod is cool but can you add costume skins for all the aliens it be very cool you do those I am doing kinda a rp game with a rebel viper but she’s blue and black snake texture I kinda like it also you need to fix the t pose issues when you go the mission it looks weird and funny please fix for the older version vallina I’ll wait to get it once the price goes down thank you. Keep up the hoood work ans please do it if you have a chance thanks
Suspicious_Shrimp 26 Jun, 2020 @ 2:58pm 
I also have the weird problem where the aliens are humans, any fix?
Katieclysm 13 Jun, 2020 @ 12:29pm 
Kriiden has moved on from this project, and recommended trying this one for WOTC compatibility:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1218007143
henrybadger 2 May, 2020 @ 1:10pm 
First off, LOVE this mod. But I have minor issue.

Got the button to change outfits/uniforms on my screen, and I was able to change skins with ease a few months ago, but now, for whatever reason, I am unable to. The button is still there, but it says "Not an alien unit" when hovering over it, despite the units being vipers, beserkers, and mutons.

Anyone got a fix?
NightTalon65 28 Apr, 2020 @ 7:43pm 
they units appear human and not alien no matter what I do
TridetusCZ 27 Apr, 2020 @ 4:03am 
Since i played XCOM: Chimera Squad, this would be better than ever for WOTC. :)
Quantum~<3 17 Apr, 2020 @ 12:25am 
Would really like to see a wotc version tbh
Monsuta Man 28 Jan, 2020 @ 11:05am 
The WOTC version is trash, this one is better.

WOTC version is missing the best ones, zerkers
Krakenous 19 Jan, 2020 @ 8:08am 
+1 for a WOTC version, really hope someone picks this up soon.
Reggie 13 Jan, 2020 @ 2:21pm 
Would love to see this get WOTC support
IBendy 5 Jan, 2020 @ 7:31pm 
I for one would still like to see this in WOTC. the other available playable aliens is good but not having as extensive a choice
wargamesmaster 12 Dec, 2019 @ 9:23pm 
Still no WotC version?
Enjoyer of stuff 5 Nov, 2019 @ 2:35pm 
wear is the playable.ini
K1ngPring1e 3 Sep, 2019 @ 8:20pm 
i really hope they get the wotc done because i really want playable spectres
Ashley Heckfire 18 May, 2019 @ 8:52am 
@THE BLACKOUT, I was just trying to inform them as well. the more info people pass along, the smarter we become as a whole.
Ashley Heckfire 27 Apr, 2019 @ 12:39pm 
While this "For those who want wotc version, click here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1218007143" is a good alternative for WotC, it is not, in fact, a WotC version of this mod. Many, MANY aliens/customization are not avalable if flat out removed. And the modder of that mod stated they will not be updating it with new aliens or customization.
LUDY 25 Apr, 2019 @ 10:18pm 
thanks
Reapergod36 10 Apr, 2019 @ 2:22pm 
I'd love to be able to field all Advent aliens without having to buy them. Take the fight to the aliens with aliens, rather than worthless humans who panic.
LUDY 5 Apr, 2019 @ 6:46pm 
Does this mod have a version that supports WOTC?
HELLDIVER 18 Feb, 2019 @ 4:33pm 
my aliens are getting promoted from rookie to human classes. WELP
Jakesullycom13 10 Feb, 2019 @ 7:02am 
Will you be doing a WOTC version?
-[FF]-Ace_ofChaos 26 Jan, 2019 @ 8:52pm 
Was fun while it lasted. than it destroyed my save file.
keyofrage yt 15 Dec, 2018 @ 3:22am 
this is a very good mod allso the way the codex can change colours in the avenger id say is cute but i dout it was intended
Nurgle's Chef 27 Nov, 2018 @ 6:19am 
Hi, I was hoping to talk with Dreamer or whoever created the playable aliens, I was hoping to make a advanced or extended edition of Playable ADVENT/Aliens, I was hoping you guys could help teach me a bit on what you did to make it work!
Thanks in advance!
wargamesmaster 23 Oct, 2018 @ 7:59am 
Besides an annoying bug (the aliens have no heads in the ship before the mission actually start) and a few missing aliens, this mod is enjoyable. In fact, I wonder why "Playable Aliens" is not an official DLC.
Mystic Hunter 21 Oct, 2018 @ 11:17am 
I don't see the projects to get the units. do I need to make a new game or rebuild the proving grounds?
JhinWick 19 Oct, 2018 @ 9:27pm 
A shame you can't make Regular Advent ground forces E.G Advent Trooper / Officer / Priest / Shieldbearer ETC
D9sinc 2 Sep, 2018 @ 12:05pm 
@jmastergonz. Yes if it's the base game (I.E not War of the Chosen) it will work.
Bean Machine 2 Sep, 2018 @ 12:03pm 
Awkward question, this is my first time using Mods. Will this work with the Vanilla game even though i dont have Long War 2?
Sir Digs Alot 1 Sep, 2018 @ 6:08am 
@RedMattis Never even bought the expansion, which is why I'm left most confused at the ordeal.
RedMattis 1 Sep, 2018 @ 5:33am 
@Bear (Sir Digs Alot)
Make sure you aren't playing WOTC. This is only compatible with regular XCOM2 (+LW2)
Sir Digs Alot 30 Aug, 2018 @ 6:34am 
I'm sure this is a wonderful mod, however: I've been trying to play this mod for up to maybe an hour and a half, yet I am unable to even launch the game. Before doubts are raised: yes I have read the disclaimers, and no; for whatever reason: they fail to work. I've deleted, and renamed the XComEngine extensively, even deleting the Config file entirely. Any recomendations to sort the issue?