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XCOM 2 Releases
XCOM 2 has been released on several platforms, and while this is the same game overall, they are different in these aspects:
Which mods can be used with this game release.
How can you install mods.
Automatic means installing mods quickly and easily, without having to manually move any files.
Manual means you have to download the mods yourself, and place them in the game's directory.
AML support is important, as it's way better than the official 2K Launcher.
Steam Release - BEST RELEASE
Best release overall, since it's the easiest to use mods with, including one-click installation from Steam Workshop and automatic mod updates.
Mod support: official, works with all mods.
Mod installation: automatic or manual.
Alternative Mod Launcher: fully supported.
Second best option. Works with all mods, but they must be installed manually.
Mod support: unofficial, works with all mods.
Mod installation: manual.
Alternative Mod Launcher: supported, but no-steam workaround is required.
The worst release by far. Not only it does not support a lot of mods, it also does not work with AML, and even using launch arguments (to enable console, for example) is a huge hassle.
Mod support: unofficial, does not work with Highlander, Long War 2, or any other mods that requires them. Supposedly does not work with mods that contain cooked textures.
Mod installation: manual.
Alternative Mod Launcher: not supported.
Seems to support AML and modding, follow these instructions.
It seems to be possible to use mods and even AML on Linux. You can try looking for information about that in the #alternative_mod_launcher chat history.
It seems to be possible to use at least some mods with the MacOS version of the game. AML support is unknown.
Does not support mods in any way.