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Strategy games have significantly expanded their presence on consoles, particularly within the Xbox ecosystem, overcoming past limitations and unsuccessful attempts at porting titles like StarCraft to the Nintendo 64. A wide variety of titles now offer intricate gameplay experiences on living room consoles.
Xbox Game Pass provides a diverse collection of strategy games catering to various preferences. Whether you prefer commanding vast interstellar empires or directing quirky invertebrate armies, Game Pass offers a title to match your strategic style.
Tactical games, while technically a distinct genre, are included due to their shared strategic elements.
Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The start of 2025 brings anticipation for new game releases. Xbox Game Pass is poised for a strong year, building on its successful 2024 performance. While not always the focus of major announcements, new strategy games are expected to join the service, including confirmed titles like Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25. These additions, along with a December 2024 release, provide exciting options for subscribers. See below for details on a recent Game Pass addition.