If you remember the "Lost LAG" of 2017, you remember hell. Update v20181009 introduced a threaded garbage collector specifically for zombie corpses. Instead of each Lost leaving a physics-enabled corpse (which tanked FPS), this patch replaces old corpses with a single decal after 3 turns. Result: The "Horde" missions on the subway map no longer dip below 20 FPS.
In the annals of strategy gaming, few expansions have managed to completely reinvent a base game the way War of the Chosen did for XCOM 2. However, for the dedicated modding community and preservationists, one specific build stands out as a milestone: Update v20181009. Often found labeled with the suffix “Incl Exclusive” (referring to the Tactical Legacy Pack DLC and pre-order bonuses), this patch represents the final, polished state of Firaxis’ masterpiece before the developers shifted focus entirely to future projects. xcom2warofthechosenupdatev20181009incl exclusive
This article provides a deep dive into Update v20181009 for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, why it remains the definitive version for PC players, and what that “exclusive” tag truly unlocks. If you remember the "Lost LAG" of 2017, you remember hell
Patch Version: 20181009 Release Date: October 9, 2018 Also Known As: The "Tactical Legacy Pack" (TLE) Update / Title Update 5 Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 4, Xbox One Patch Version: 20181009 Release Date: October 9, 2018