Alien Cake for XCOM2 Game is Out of this world!

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The year was 2016. Earth had fallen to the alien invaders, humanity clung to survival in hidden bases, and XCOM 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed XCOM: Enemy Unknown, was about to ignite the fight for freedom. To celebrate this momentous occasion, 2K Games didn't simply throw a press conference or roll out a red carpet. They did something far more... memorable.

Imagine, if you will, a towering alien head, sculpted from sugar paste with chilling accuracy. Its reptilian features, menacing and detailed, gleamed under the lights. But the true pièce de résistance wasn't the cake itself, but its gruesome adornment: 1,500 individual skulls, meticulously crafted from fondant and icing sugar. Each skull, unique and chilling, represented the fallen soldiers, the civilians lost, the cost of humanity's resistance.

This wasn't just a cake; it was a statement. It was a chillingly delicious embodiment of XCOM 2's central conflict: humanity's desperate struggle against a seemingly insurmountable alien force. Every bite was a reminder of the stakes, the sacrifices, and the fight for survival.

So, the next time you think of a video game launch, remember the XCOM 2 cake. It wasn't just about celebrating a game; it was about pushing boundaries, creating something truly unique, and reminding us that even in the face of alien invasion, a little creativity can go a long way.



Scary looking Alien


The cake is covered with more than 1500 skulls made of fondant

XCOM2 Official Poster

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