| Category | Original X-COM | OpenXcom (Including OXCE) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Buggy, with some broken mechanics | Faithful core, with hundreds of subtle bug fixes | | Performance | Requires DOS emulation (like DOSBox) | Native Windows/macOS/Linux application | | Visuals | Locked to 320x200 or 640x480 resolution | Native high-res and widescreen support; OXCE supports 2K/4K scaling | | Quality of Life | Minimal UI support | Extensive UI improvements (e.g., color-coded TU displays) | | Mod Support | Difficult and limited | Fully integrated, "one-click" activation system |
Version 2.6 brings native support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3, dropping vulnerable legacy protocols. This ensures faster handshakes and unbreachable data-in-transit encryption. xcom v2.6