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Purpose
AML replaces the default launchers for XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The project describes AML for players of XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad who manage mods.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Support
The project directs users to its Discord channel and GitHub issue tracker for questions and bug reports.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The repository says AML is released under GPLv3.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Automatic updates
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Compatibility checks
Basic checks identify duplicate IDs and class or screenlistener conflicts.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Configuration
Its configuration editor lets users change mod configurations in the launcher and save changes to disk and settings files.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Conflict detection
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Distribution
The installation guide says AML has no installer and is started from its extracted ZIP archive.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Mod profiles
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Mod source access
built-inRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Mod update control
Version 1.6 adds a setting to toggle automatic mod updates at startup, enabled by default.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Other utilities
It can clean old ModOverride entries from XComEngine.ini and delete unnecessary files to reduce memory use.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Profiles
It supports mod categories and profiles.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
AML requires XCOM 2 (WotC) or XCOM Chimera Squad, Steam installed and running, .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later, and 64-bit Windows.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Search
It includes search and filtering to find specific mods.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Steam Workshop
It supports Workshop mod details, tags, changelogs, dependencies, and unsubscribing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
windowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Alternative Mod Launcher Free GPLv3 · Requires XCOM 2 (WotC) or XCOM Chimera Squad · Steam installed and running · .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later · 64-bit Windows Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

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