Hero characters in XCOM Enemy Unknown are based off of real-world developers and characters, and are imbued with special powers not given to normal soldiers. Players can access the game's various hero characters by heading into the barracks and renaming their squad members with special names, such as Sid Meier. Note that using a hero character disables Achievements and Trophies in that game session because it gives you such a large advantage.
Known Hero Characters[edit]
The following is the list of known hero characters in XCOM Enemy Unknown.
- Sid Meier: Support class with psionic powers.
- Ken Levine: Sniper class with jetpack.
- Joe Kelly: Heavy class with homing rocket launcher.
- Otto Zander: Assault class with a grappling hook.
