


There’s an inherent allure to multiplayer strategy games that comes not only from the idea of leading squads, armies, or empires to victory, but also from pitting individuals or teams of players against one another or the AI in epic clashes of wit, analytical thinking, and problem-solving. But unlike the most popular aforementioned action-heavy genres that have had time to develop and specialize in multiplayer gaming, the strategy genre’s massive well of potential for creative design has yet to be fully tapped for multiplayer strategy games. Strategy games aren’t typically associated with multiplayer in modern gaming, as shooters, battle royale, and MOBA games have taken up most of the spotlight with their emphasis on large-scale competitive modes.
