: Cracked. The game was cracked by groups like RELOADED almost immediately upon release in October 2012.
: The game uses standard Steam DRM . It does not use more intrusive technologies like Denuvo, which is why a permanent crack has been available for over a decade.
does not have a "crack status" in the modern sense because the game has been fully cracked for many years . Released in 2012, the game's protection (primarily Steam DRM) was bypassed shortly after its launch by various scene groups.
: Because it is an older title, it is frequently on sale for very low prices (often under $5) on Steam and GOG . The GOG version is DRM-free , meaning it requires no crack or activation to play.
: The major expansion, XCOM: Enemy Within , is also fully cracked and usually bundled with "Complete Edition" or "Elite Edition" releases found on repack sites.