However, the tutorial is a bit oversimplified as compared to the real stuff, so you might want to have a go at it again, which will give you the freedom to experiment and/or plan your base.Īpart from going through the tutorial, there a few more things you might want to consider. I highly suggest taking your time in the tutorial – it’s very handy for learn basics. Unluckily the above two things don’t spring out of the ground by themselves, and require some investment, which comes in the form of building essential facilities in the game. One of the most important parts of keeping the planet protected in XCOM is to have technology and knowledge.