Despite recent changes to Xbox Game Pass' subscription model that left players frustrated, it remains one of the most popular services in gaming, offering players immense value and a ton of excellent free games.
One such free game that was recently added to Xbox Game Pass is the hit 4X grand strategy game Stellaris, a massive game with multiple 9/10 reviews that is estimated to take upwards of 90 hours to fully complete (via HowLongToBeat.com). Game Pass Essential subscribers can start playing today, and non-Game Pass subscribers can purchase it on Xbox at a massive discount for a limited time.
4X fans and lovers of all things sci-fi will absolutely want to dive into Stellaris, even if you don't have 90 hours to commit. As with most 4X grand strategy games, "completing" the game isn't necessarily the goal, and with Stellaris, you're really getting more of a sandbox experience than anything else.
There are a ton of components and systems at play in Stellaris, and while it can be overwhelming on your first campaign, part of the fun is learning how all of these things work. Further, the game has role-playing elements in that you...
