Multiplayer RTS Games

Many real-time strategy games now have multiplayer options that allow you to wage war over the Internet. In most cases you are required to gather resources, research new technology, build up an army, and use it to vanquish your enemy. The player limit is typically between 6 and 12. A game's popularity is not the only consideration for inclusion on this list, which based in part on my opinion and your feedback. These are games I would recommend today, so with a few exceptions, it emphasizes recent titles over classics. Feel free to let me know if I've missed something.

Sequels can be risky because some people want unique and innovative changes, while others want the game to stay close to its roots. StarCraft 2 manages to walk that fine line nicely, bringing the franchise into the 21st century graphically and improving the interface while still offering similar core gameplay to the original. The competition on Battle.net is fierce and there are a wealth of multiplayer maps to choose from. Blizzard continues to tweak the faction balance, but you'd have a hard time finding a more finely crafted and beautifully presented RTS game.

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