In Total Annihilation: Battle Tactics, players engage in tactical combat through 100 shorter missions that emphasize strategic planning and resource management. The game introduces new terrain types and multiplayer maps, allowing for varied gameplay experiences.

The storyline of Total Annihilation: Battle Tactics continues the conflict between the Arm and the Core factions, as they battle for supremacy in a war-torn galaxy, with players taking on the role of commanders leading their forces to victory.

Total Annihilation: Battle Tactics stands out with its focus on tactical gameplay, offering new units and maps that enrich the original game's mechanics, making it a notable addition for fans of the series.