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Alternative Mod Launcher

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What Alternative Mod Launcher is

Alternative Mod Launcher (AML) replaces the default launchers for XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad, giving players tools to find, organize, configure, and check mods. Search and filters help locate specific mods, while categories and profiles organize collections. For Steam Workshop mods, AML provides details such as tags, changelogs, and dependencies, and supports unsubscribing. Its configuration editor lets users change settings in the launcher and save them to disk and settings files. Basic checks identify duplicate IDs and class or screenlistener conflicts. Other utilities clean old ModOverride entries from XComEngine.ini and remove unnecessary files to reduce memory use. Automatic updates at startup are enabled by default, with a setting to turn them off. AML is free 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. There is no installer; it starts from an extracted ZIP archive.

Who it suits

AML suits players of XCOM 2 or XCOM Chimera Squad who manage mods and want tools for organizing, configuring, and checking them. It requires Steam and 64-bit Windows, along with one of the supported games and .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later.

What it does well

  • Organizes mods with categories and profiles.
  • Search and filtering help locate mods.
  • Checks for duplicate IDs and selected conflicts.
  • Can edit and save mod configurations.
  • Free software released under GPLv3.

What to know first

  • Requires Steam installed and running.
  • Requires a supported XCOM game.
  • Requires 64-bit Windows and .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later.
  • Starts from an extracted ZIP; there is no installer.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Alternative Mod LauncherGPLv3 · Requires XCOM 2 (WotC) or XCOM Chimera Squad · Steam installed and running · .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later · 64-bit WindowsFree

As github.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Get the AML ZIP archive from the project website on GitHub.
  2. Make sure XCOM 2 (WotC) or XCOM Chimera Squad is installed.
  3. Install and run Steam.
  4. Use a 64-bit Windows system with .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later.
  5. Extract the ZIP archive and start AML from the extracted files.

Verdict

AML brings mod organization, configuration, and basic compatibility checks together for players of the two supported games. Check its Steam, game, and Windows requirements before getting started.

Questions

How much does Alternative Mod Launcher cost?

The listed free plan costs nothing.

Which games does AML support?

It replaces the default launchers for XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad. Its requirements specify XCOM 2 (WotC) or XCOM Chimera Squad.

What does AML require to run?

It requires 64-bit Windows, Steam installed and running, and .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later, along with one of the supported games.

Does AML have an installer?

No. The installation guide says to run it from its extracted ZIP archive.

Is AML open source?

The repository says it is released under GPLv3.

Where can users get support?

The project directs users to its Discord channel and GitHub issue tracker for questions and bug reports.

Facts from Alternative Mod Launcher's own pages

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

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