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What is 4X Strategy?

4X Strategy: Strategy games with four core pillars: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate. Typically complex civilization-building.

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Design, Genres

Other definitions

  • GenresA subgenre of strategy games where players control an empire and 'eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate'.

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