In-Depth Look at 4X Strategy Monetization: Two Ways to Win

4X Strategy market hit $3.9B in H1 2025, up +28% YoY. But here’s the catch — half of that revenue comes from just five games. And with only 15% of the top 100 titles being new releases, newcomers face a tough battle 🫠

So, we teamed up with Duamentes to find out what it really takes to succeed in this market ⭐️

In our new article we uncover:
• The trends shaping 4X monetization right now
• How leading games stage their monetization
• The two monetization strategies dominating the genre
• Best practices to apply in your next project

In our breakdown you'll learn where 4X Strategy market is heading next and if there’re any new challengers to keep an eye on!

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