Set in 1962 at the height of the Cold War, The Bureau tells the origin story of the clandestine XCOM organizations first encounter with a mysterious and devastating enemy.

Originally established as Americas covert defense against the Soviet Union, The Bureau must adapt and overcome a threat unlike anything the world has faced before.

As special agent William Carter, players will call the shots and pull the trigger, leading their squad of agents in the high-stakes secret war for humanitys survival. Paramount to repelling the outside threat is The Bureaus ability to cover-up the enemys existence in order to prevent worldwide panic.