XCOM 2 mods
XCOM 2 alien mods
Everything filed under alien by its own author, ordered by how much it is used.
180 alien mods, most downloaded first · newest update 28 Oct 2026
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180 alien mods
- [WOTC] Collector Assassinby NightNinja54Keep your head down out there. -Unknown Soldier, Skyranger Introduces the Collector Assassin The Collector Assassin is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. New Content New Enemy: The Collector Assassin will appear in the mid-game as a traditional enemy. Three Tiers: Standard, Prime, and...35.7k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- [WOTC] Some Other Skinsby RustyDiosWhat is this? Just a mod containing some skins that I made awhile ago, finally made public ... Not really happy with it being just a reskin mod, ideally wanted to make these new units, but my time and skills are lacking, so this is what it is. Was originally made at a request from MrShadowCX for...35.7k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- [WOTC] CAT6 Sniperby NightNinja54CAT6 is a private military corporation filled with dishonorable discharges. Many have criminal records, histories of abuse, and other charming features. -Cpt. Anderson Introduces the CAT6 Sniper The CAT6 Sniper is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. The unit uses a M97 Viper Sniper Rif...35.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- [WOTC] Frost Munitionsby Hotl3loodedOVERVIEW This mod expands the ice-themed element of the game by polishing existing features and adding new Frost items. The new items consist of new rounds and tier 2/tier 3 Frost grenades. It is meant to be a lightweight expansion. If you want a full arsenal of Frost items, you should check the...35.2k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- A Better ADVENT 2by DerBK-- A Better ADVENT 2 -- -- Enemy Overhaul -- -- by DerBK -- -- Full Release 2.05 -- ____________________ NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WAR OF THE CHOSEN! For ABA:WotC go here: ____________________ Find all infos on ABA here: Find the latest patchnotes here: Find a LW2 version here: A Better ADVENT is an am...34.4k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
- [WotC] Undead Nightmare - Assetsby ∑3245IMPORTANT: This is the entire assets of the Undead Nightmare - Lost Character Swap mod! DO NOT SKIP THE REQUIRED ITEMS! THEY ARE NECESSARY!! The lost was kinda... meh to be honest, so I decided to make them scarier. This mod replaces the lost with the zombies from Call of Duty: WWII. This is just...33.7k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- [WOTC] CAT6 Heavyby NightNinja54CAT6 is a private military corporation filled with dishonorable discharges. Many have criminal records, histories of abuse, and other charming features. -Cpt. Anderson Introduces the CAT6 Heavy The CAT6 Heavy is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. The unit uses a M25 Hornet SMG, Omni-S...33.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Playable XCOM 2 Aliens For LWOTCby KirukaMuppets: stop asking me to make a non-LWOTC version. Modders that make stuff for regular WOTC are a dime a dozen. I'm currently the only Steam Workshop modder 100% dedicated to LWOTC mod development. Other modders: feel free to use any code or localization in this mod that was made by me, especia...32.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- [WOTC] Cerberus Dragoonby NightNinja54The Elders are dying, and Advent is a pawn in our game. Humanity is stronger than ever; Cerberus is stronger than ever. -The Illusive Man Introduces the Cerberus Dragoon The Cerberus Dragoon is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. New Content New Enemy: The Cerberus Dragoon will appear...32.7k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- [WotC] Undead Nightmare - Lost Character Swapby ∑3245IMPORTANT: This is the entire data module to the Undead Nightmare - Lost Character Swap mod. The assets required for this mod can be found here! DO NOT SKIP THE REQUIRED ITEMS! THEY ARE NECESSARY!! The lost was kinda... meh to be honest, so I decided to make them scarier. This mod replaces the lo...32.6k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- Turian Strikerby RealityMachinaThey shoot you a lot on reaction fire, then they learn how to shoot you a lot during their normal turns too. Details Turian Fighters start appearing around Force Level 4. They upgrade to Turian Strikers at Force Level 11, and Turian Soldiers start appearing around Force Level 17. They use Advent...32.5k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
- [WOTC]Mission Beneath Suspicionby lordabiziMissions Beneath Suspicion Abstract This mod introduces a quick way to disable the presence of Rulers or Chosens from specific missions. Overview Why on earth would the Chosen come to interrupt XCOM while they rescue some unconscious dude in the middle of the Lost city? This clearly does not seem...31.4k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- [WOTC] Raider Faction: Reapers & Collectorsby NightNinja54The Collectors are an enigmatic race that live beyond the Omega 4 Relay in the Terminus Systems. They are rarely seen in the Terminus itself, let alone Citadel space, and are generally regarded as a myth by Citadel citizens. Definite sightings of Collectors have been made on Omega every few centu...31.4k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- [WOTC] Don't Make a Soundby 76561198834721287About This Mod A spiritual sibling to Don't Move A Muscle by Lago designed to take one of the Chosen Warlock's signature skills and revamp it. The New Spectral Army This mod will make the Warlock and his Spectral Army significantly scarier. Spectral Army no longer has a health damage requirement....31.2k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- CX Not Created Equal [WOTC]by MrShadowCX Not Created Equal is an easy ADD ON for Advent Not Created Equal...here Which is required to use this mod. Original idea borrowed from Unique Stats for All Units by Alex Nares as pointed out by h4ilst0rm in his mod's description. Configuration The configuration of this mod is split into 2 sepa...30.8k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- [WOTC] Bio Eventsby MrShadow-- Mod by Team CreativeXenos -- -- Blender, SDK, Textures : Super awsome totally not fat just big boned : ObelixDk -- -- Coding, art and conceptual idea : Shadow79 -- What does Bio Events add? Bio Events adds a new Dark Event and 2 Sitreps for the Bio mods. Why didnt you just add this to Bio Troo...30.8k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- A Better ADVENTby DerBK-- A Better ADVENT -- -- Mod by DerBK -- -- Art by Atheran -- This is the old version of A Better ADVENT and no longer actively supported. I will keep this on the Workshop so everyone can finish their campaigns. I recommend switching to the successor to ABA, called ABA2. You can find that mod her...30.3k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
- [WOTC] Muton Enemy Packby Alpha115This mod adds 6 new muton enemy variants, all the enemies in this mod are quite tough and can give you a fun challenge. there is 1 early game muton and several mid/late game mutons, and these mutons are affected by certain dark events. This mod is compatible with the muton elite mod, the muton ha...30.0k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Salarian Engineersby RealityMachinaWanted drones back? Wanted drones back to an enemy that specializes in reacting very hard to enemy fire directed at it? No? Too bad, this mod does it anyway. Details Salarian Technicians start appearing around Force Level 4. They upgrade to Salarian Engineers at Force Level 11, and Salarian Speci...29.9k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- [WOTC] Stukov's War Enhanced Enemies: Lostby Stukov81-T.TVAbout Stukov81-T.TV I am a tiny streamer who has created some custom goodies for XCOM 2 using the tools other modders have created. I am sharing some of my ideas thanks to the encouragement of FearTheBunnies Be sure to catch my stream on Twitch! Stukov-81 Twitch Channel About This Mod This Mod ju...29.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Sectoid Abjurer For LWOTCby KirukaSo here's how the story goes. A while back, some folks were blubbering about how easy things like rockets and fire made combat in the LWOTC + Mod Jam setting. I then came up with the idea of an enemy Sectoid variant that could counter those things, but I was so lazy that it sat in concept hell fo...29.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- [WOTC] Advent Droneby hectorzxAdvent Drones are a unit with high mobility capables of stun their enemies. There are 3 variants, Advent Drone, Advent Drone Advanced and Advent Drone Elite. Spanish Translation == Abilities == -Shock: An attack that can disorient the target. -Stun: An attack that does not do damage but stun the...28.9k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- [WOTC] Raider Faction: Terminus Mercenariesby NightNinja54The Terminus is fraught with conflict. War among the various species is common, as governments and dictators constantly rise and fall. The region is a haven for illegal activities, particularly piracy and the slave trade. The prevalence of criminal gangs has burgeoned; often selling their service...28.8k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- [WoTC] Return of the space egg from the 8th dimension!by ClausA Gatekeeper Buff Mod. 84 years ago when i made the Sectopod buff mod, some people told me i should do one for the Gatekeepers, to which i replied something along the lines of "I don't even know what i could do with this egg", but after a few decades enough ideas swirled around in my grey matter...28.2k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- [WOTC] Stukov's War Enhanced Enemies: Purifiersby Stukov81-T.TVAbout This Mod This Mod just adds a few Perks here and there to the Purifiers. It also may change the Power of their weapon. It also changes the weapon category of their weapon to chemthrower and gives it a tech level. Disclaimer: This may or may not make Purifiers more interesting or more danger...28.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- New Chosen Traitsby 76561198842696632This Mod introduces new traits for the chosen! Traits can be deselected by commenting them out in XComGameData. The Traits are as follows: ----------------------Strengths---------------------- Toxic Personality: Chosen attacks cause poisoning. Fiery Disposition: Chosen attacks cause burning. Abra...28.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
- [WOTC] Vorcha Strykerby NightNinja54Known for their unique biology and aggressive behavior, the Vorcha are a primitive race welcomed as mercenaries due to their savage nature and adaptability to different environments. -Citadel Archives Introduces the Vorcha Stryker The Vorcha Stryker is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCO...27.5k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- [WOTC] Advent Purge Unitby Alpha115Hi everyone, Alpha 115 here bringing you my next Enemy mod. This mod brings in some new units to boost up advent. The Advent Purge Unit is composed of various fire based enemy types. These enemy units focus on Burning all hostiles. The purge unit was originally made to destroy the lost but due to...27.3k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
- Nightsisters 3rd Party Faction [WOTC]by MostlyHarmlessREQUIREMENTS REQUIRED DLC: WOTC REQUIRED MODS: Community Highlander Animation and Sockets Supplement DESCRIPTION This mod adds a third party faction very loosely inspired by the Nightsisters as seen in Empire at War, The Clone Wars and Star Wars Galaxies. For those unfamiliar, the Nightsisters ar...25.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Elite Viperby Kobazco7/7 - Viper Rounds now cost 3 Elite Viper Corpses and cost 200 supplies. Works with all XCOM 2 DLC Ever wonder why vipers fell off mid to late game, much like the sectoid? Well never fear! Here's a mod for an Elite Viper to toughen up your mid to late game. They will show up with Andromedons and...25.3k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
- Assorted Aliens of the Old Republic [WOTC]by MostlyHarmlessDESCRIPTION Adds cosmetics for various species representative of (but not necessarily exclusive to) the Old Republic era from Star Wars. Should be fine to add mid-campaign. All heads are tintable. Race must be set to 0 to use these heads. Bothan (head, hair, f/m) Cathar (head, facepaint, f/m) Cha...24.9k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- [WOTC] Hell Maraudersby NightNinja54Commander, all the enemies we've faced so far have been extra-terrestrial in origin. This latest creature... somethings wrong. It doesn't feel alien, it feels demonic. -Bradford Introduces the Hell Marauder The Hell Marauder is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. New Content New Enemy:...24.9k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- [WOTC] Vorcha Pyroby NightNinja54Known for their unique biology and aggressive behavior, the Vorcha are a primitive race welcomed as mercenaries due to their savage nature and adaptability to different environments. -Citadel Archives Introduces the Vorcha Pyro The Vorcha Pyro is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. The...22.7k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- The Ethereal Restoration: Extendedby ReshiKillimAnd A MASSIVE Thanks to Majoras Youʻre an absolute champion. Thanks to your awesome work with rigging and modifying the Etherealʻs Crowns to fit on humanoid soldiers, I was able to enhance this mod with two versions of the Crown, as cosmetics for humanoid Soldiers. Seriously, thank you for having...22.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Advent to T'au Empire [WOTC]by MostlyHarmlessDue to reports of issues with the vanilla XCOM2 game launcher, my recommendation is that you use the XCOM2 Alternative Mod Launcher (AML) in conjunction with this mod. You can find the AML here: REQUIREMENTS Required DLC: WOTC (The mod may work without the two DLC below but there will be missing...22.3k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Hutt Cartel 3rd Party Faction [WOTC]by MostlyHarmlessREQUIREMENTS REQUIRED DLC: WOTC REQUIRED MODS: Community Highlander Animation and Sockets Supplement SW Alien Voice Pack (Legacy) SW Alien Head Pack 03: Cantina Denizens (WOTC) SW Alien Head Pack 04: Scum and Villainy (WOTC) DESCRIPTION This mod adds a third party Hutt Cartel faction to XCOM2. Di...22.0k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- PROJECT EXVENT: Playable ADVENT [v2.4]by 76561198815592336This mod requires War of the Chosen. Please read the FAQ first! "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." It's time to turn the aliens against each other. XCOM is seeking candidates for PROJECT EXVENT, an elite fireteam comprised of ex-ADVENT defectors. Add former adversaries to your sq...21.5k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- [WOTC] Husks: Replace Lostby NightNinja54Previously human, these creatures are reanimated from lifeless flesh and synthetic tissue. Individuals are transformed into horrifying killing machines; a husk of their former lives. Husks and Abominations replace the traditional Lost New Content The Husks function identically to their Lost count...21.5k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- Avitus Voice Packby Aku47 ★★☆☆☆Voicepack for Avitus from Warhammer 40k Dawn of War 2. ____________________________________________________________________________ FEATURES: -Will work for all retail versions of the game. (Vanilla, WOTC) -Voice is available for all soldiers and hero units but not sparks. (because obviously not)...21.3k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
- [WOTC] Pathfinder Cosmetics 2022by MaxThis is an updated version of Claus' Pathfinder Cosmetics, with cooked assets to drastically reduce its file size. Visit the original mod to see screenshots. ------------------------------------------------- FEATURES: -Everything included in the original mod, with cooked assets for reduced file s...20.8k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Synthoidsby RealityMachinaYou used them as EWRs, but surely you didn't think only XCOM could make use of those designs? Details ADVENT Synthoids start appearing around Force Level 4. They upgrade to Advanced Synthoids aroudn Force Level 11, and Elite Synthoids start appearing around Force Level 17. Their capabilities per...20.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Spooky Scary Sectopodsby ReshiKillimWhat is this? A mod that makes Sectopods great again. It does NOT, buff Sectopod Armor, buff Sectopod HP, or even change Sectopod AI. It does not in any way make them harder to hit or kill, but it makes them way cooler, thematic, and true to the lore. Out with it woman, what the heck does this ev...20.6k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- A Requiem For Man: ADVENT Packby ReshiKillimDescription and preview image roster to be expanded on further later. This mod is somewhat of a work in progress. But the gist of things! Fully Compatible with LWOTC and TedJam! Pretty much universally compatible! Note: Some variance in some primary weapon visuals may occur depending whether or n...20.3k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
- SW Alien Head Pack 02: Zabrak (Legacy)by DrDCBTHIS IS FOR THE BASE/LEGACY VERSION OF THE GAME This mod adds Zabrak horns and hair as soldier customization options. Horns come in two varieties, sharp "Imperial" style and rounded "Republic" style. In addition, a number of face tattoos are provided as facepaints, including one for everyone's fa...20.0k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
- [WOTC] Chimera Squad: Torque Squadmateby 76561198436557196Everyone's Favourite Viper cop, Torque, is now playable in XCOM 2! Features Torque herself in XCOM 2 A custom class designed for her, loosely based of her CS class, with some creative liberty's, of course. Featuring 26 unique abilities, with most scaling to her rank (Inspiration from Proficiency...19.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- ADVENT MEC : Breacherby KobazcoUpdate 7/7: Adds an autopsy for the Breacher. Reward is the Redscreen rounds. The Redscreen rounds deal 3 additional damage and reduce hack defense by 50 to mechanized units. They cost 100 supplies and one Breacher wreck. Also added native compatibility with my units. Adds a new type of late game...19.5k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
- Advent Angels - Steam Workshopby 76561199883675641✦ 18+ Expansion Looking for the DLC? See Advent Angels Patreon DLC. ✦ Soldier Cosmetics Looking for the soldier cosmetics? See Advent Angels - Soldier Cosmetics. Attention Command: Advent has introduced a new class of field operatives—code-named “Angels.” Unlike previous enemy deployments, these...19.5k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
- Krogan Championsby RealityMachinaPrepare for the pain. Details Krogan Grunts start appearing as leaders at Force Level 6. Krogan Warriors appear at Force Level 11. Krogan Champions appear at Force Level 16. These enemies can only appear as leader of pods. They use Advent Captain Rifles and their own fists. Their capabilities per...19.3k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
180 alien mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.

