Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is an enhanced version of Wasteland 2 . For Xbox One and PS4 it is the first version of the game. For PC it is provided as a digital download for free to owners of the original version and it can also be bought separately. For GOG and Steam it does not replace the default version and it is available separately. Save files cannot be transferred. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where players must navigate the dangers of the wasteland as a party leader, making decisions that affect their companions and the fate of humanity. The player's goal is to unite the factions and bring order to the region.
Gameplay involves strategic turn-based combat, character development, and exploration. New features include a precision strike system, allowing players to target specific body parts for negative status effects, as well as a perk system that provides new abilities based on character skills. The game also introduces rebalanced gameplay mechanics, updated armor systems, and new weapons.
Combat has been improved with enemy placement, numbers, and cover positions added. New weapons have been introduced, hidden in containers or carried by NPCs, while the armour system has been updated to make heavy armour conductive. This affects the use of energy weapons, which deal bonus damage against conductive armour.
