Research: choose new project

XCOM 2 · Tech / Research

Art style Realistic 3D

XCOM 2 - Research: choose new project

About this game

Developer: Firaxis Games · Publisher: 2K · Platform: PC (Steam) · Art style: Realistic 3D · Screen type: Tech / Research

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What to study

Research is presented by a person: Tygan stands beside the project card, and cost, time, and payoff read like a proposal he is pitching you.

Patterns

How the screen is arranged.

research-panel character-presenter

Components

Parts on screen.

Card List Portrait

Screen inventory

  • research project list
  • project cost and time card
  • scientist portrait
  • current research bar

Top 3 colors

#030503 20%#0d0f0a 19%#1d2119 19%

Top three palette colors by share. The remaining colors make up the rest.

Source and credit

© Firaxis Games / 2K, XCOM 2 screenshot: Steam store page, shown for design study and commentary. PlayCraft is an unofficial fan project, not affiliated with or endorsed by 2K.

Source tier 2 (publisher-released) · screenshot: Steam store page · Steam page

Source details

Fetched 2026-10-17. verified 2026-10-17: frame inspected visually; real game UI (HUD, menu, or panel) confirmed visible

2K fan content position: non-commercial use; free board only

Rights holders: see Copyright & takedown.