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Alternative Mod Launcher

Alternative Mod Launcher (AML) replaces the default launchers for XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad, with tools for organizing and checking mods.

Place
#35 of 79
Score
6.7
Alternative Mod Launcher's website

What Alternative Mod Launcher is

Alternative Mod Launcher (AML) replaces the default launchers for XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad, with tools for organizing and checking mods. Players can search and filter mods, use categories and profiles, and view Steam Workshop details such as tags, changelogs and dependencies. The launcher also supports unsubscribing from mods and editing configurations, with changes saved to disk and settings files. Basic checks flag duplicate IDs and class or screenlistener conflicts. Other utilities remove old ModOverride entries from XComEngine.ini and delete unnecessary files to reduce memory use. Automatic updates at startup are enabled by default, but can be switched off. AML is free and released under GPLv3. It runs on 64-bit Windows and requires XCOM 2 (WotC) or XCOM Chimera Squad, Steam installed and running, and .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later. It has no installer; users start it from an extracted ZIP archive. The project directs users to Discord and its GitHub issue tracker for questions and bug reports.

Good

  • Free software released under GPLv3.
  • Supports profiles, categories, search and filtering.
  • Checks duplicate IDs and certain conflicts.
  • Lets users control startup mod updates.
  • Can clean old ModOverride entries.

Watch out

  • Requires 64-bit Windows and .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later.
  • Requires the game and Steam running.
  • Has no installer; runs from an extracted ZIP.

Who it suits

AML is for players of XCOM 2 or XCOM Chimera Squad who manage mods and want profiles, configuration editing and basic compatibility checks.

Verdict

AML brings mod organization and configuration tools to XCOM 2 and Chimera Squad players. Check its Windows, Steam and game requirements before setting it up.

Plans and prices

From Alternative Mod Launcher's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Alternative Mod LauncherFreeGPLv3 · Requires XCOM 2 (WotC) or XCOM Chimera Squad · Steam installed and running · .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later · 64-bit Windows

The facts

Each one read from Alternative Mod Launcher's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Automatic updates
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Compatibility checks
Basic checks identify duplicate IDs and class or screenlistener conflicts.checked 3 Oct 2026
Configuration
Its configuration editor lets users change mod configurations in the launcher and save changes to disk and settings files.checked 3 Oct 2026
Conflict detection
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Distribution
The installation guide says AML has no installer and is started from its extracted ZIP archive.checked 3 Oct 2026
Intended users
The project describes AML for players of XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad who manage mods.checked 3 Oct 2026
License
The repository says AML is released under GPLv3.checked 3 Oct 2026
Mod profiles
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Mod source access
built-inchecked 20 Sep 2026
Mod update control
Version 1.6 adds a setting to toggle automatic mod updates at startup, enabled by default.checked 3 Oct 2026
Other utilities
It can clean old ModOverride entries from XComEngine.ini and delete unnecessary files to reduce memory use.checked 3 Oct 2026
Profiles
It supports mod categories and profiles.checked 3 Oct 2026
Purpose
AML replaces the default launchers for XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad.checked 3 Oct 2026
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.checked 3 Oct 2026
Search
It includes search and filtering to find specific mods.checked 3 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its Discord channel and GitHub issue tracker for questions and bug reports.checked 3 Oct 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

The company

Steam Workshop
It supports Workshop mod details, tags, changelogs, dependencies, and unsubscribing.checked 3 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Supported platforms
windowschecked 20 Sep 2026

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