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Best Strategy Games On Xbox Game Pass (January 2025)

Author : Layla Feb 02,2025

Best Strategy Games On Xbox Game Pass (January 2025)

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The console market once lacked robust strategy game offerings, with a few exceptions and unsuccessful attempts (like StarCraft's ill-fitting debut on the Nintendo 64). However, numerous titles have since arrived, bringing strategic gameplay to living room consoles, particularly on Xbox.

Xbox Game Pass provides a wealth of options for aspiring armchair commanders. Whether you prefer managing vast galactic empires or directing quirky invertebrate bomb squads, Game Pass caters to diverse strategic tastes.

Tactical games, while technically a separate genre, are included due to their strategic similarities.

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The new year brings anticipation for 2025's gaming releases. Xbox Game Pass appears poised for a strong year, building on a successful 2024. While often overlooked, new strategy games are expected on the service, including a couple of confirmed titles. Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25 are likely to resonate with fans, especially the former. Meanwhile, subscribers can explore a strategy game added to Game Pass in December 2024. See details below.

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