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The Xbox Game Pass offers a variety of new releases and classic games, particularly appealing to strategy game enthusiasts. Notable titles include: - Ara: History Untold: A turn-based 4X strategy game developed by Oxide Games and Microsoft, combining elements from Civilization and Anno-like production chains. - Manor Lords: A medieval city-builder that sold over 2.5 million units since its April 2024 launch, available on Game Pass from day one. - Against the Storm: A city-builder with roguelike gameplay, recognized as the best city-builder of 2023. - Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition: A revitalized classic with modern enhancements and new content. - Age of Empires 4: A significantly evolved installment with polished visuals and extensive content. - Age of Mythology: Retold: Features quality-of-life upgrades and balanced content, with upcoming DLCs. - Frostpunk 2: Continues the thematic depth of its predecessor with a new gameplay loop focused on survival in a frozen apocalypse. - Wartales: A tactical RPG offering a detailed mercenary simulation. - The Lamplighters League: A tactical turn-based game set in a post-WWI world with supernatural elements. - Jurassic World Evolution 2: A park management game featuring dinosaurs and genetic experimentation. - Dune Spice Wars: A blend of RTS and 4X gameplay set on the desert planet of Arrakis. - Crusader Kings 3: A game focused on medieval politics, warfare, and diplomacy. - Stellaris: A complex sci-fi strategy game allowing players to shape species across a galaxy. - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition: Combines turn-based strategy with real-time gameplay. - Command & Conquer: Remastered Collection: Revitalizes iconic RTS titles for modern audiences. - StarCraft: Remastered & StarCraft 2: Joining the service on November 5, 2024, offering revitalized classic gameplay and mission variety. The PC Game Pass features nearly twenty exceptional strategy titles, enhancing its reputation as a premier destination for strategy game fans.