Set in 1962 at the height of the Cold War The Bureau tells the origin story of the clandestine XCOM organisation’s first encounter with a mysterious and devastating enemy Originally established as America’s covert defense against the Soviet Union The Bureau must adapt and overcome a threat unlike anything the world has faced before As special agent William Carter players will call the shots and pull the trigger leading their squad of agents in the high-stakes secret war for humanity’s survival Paramount to repelling the outside threat is The Bureau’s ability to cover-up the enemy’s existence in order to prevent worldwide panic Key Game FeaturesUncover the mystery Fight through the streets of 1960’s America as you uncover the declassified truth behind mankind’s first enemy invasionBe the field leader As William Carter a highly intelligent special agent call the shots and pull the trigger Formulate the plan of action execute well-timed ambushes and flank your attackers to obliterate the threatTactical combat Use your strategy to your advantage enter Battle Focus to slow down time and execute your next move commanding your squad with a variety of tactical actions to turn the tide in your favourNo second chances Pay the price for mistakes - permadeath will make you value your squad mates more than ever and make losing one of them all the more painfulStrategic reflexes Turn an enemy misstep into your strategic advantage Give tactical commands on the fly to outsmart the enemy and make split-second decisions to save the lives of your squadCustomization that counts Train each of your squad mates into unique specializations allowing for a dynamic combination of skills to compliment your play style