Civilization VI release date announced. Pre-orders open.

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Civilization VI release date announced. Pre-orders open.

Post by Boss Llama » Wed May 11, 2016 9:22 am

Release Date: October 21st.

Pre-order prices: $60 standard, $80 "deluxe"

From the screenshots and description on the Steam pre-order page, it looks like this may be repeating the hex-based no-stack tabletop wargame model from Civ V. They have added some form of "embedding" and unit-combination, so they are perhaps trying to address it, but it remains to be seen. Personally I despise that system and desperately want Civilization back, not some gussied-up Axis and Allies clone, but it remains to be seen.

The description text is as follows:

Originally created by legendary game designer Sid Meier, Civilization is a turn-based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time. Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, advance your culture, and go head-to-head with history’s greatest leaders as you attempt to build the greatest civilization the world has ever known.

Civilization VI offers new ways to engage with your world: cities now physically expand across the map, active research in technology and culture unlocks new potential, and competing leaders will pursue their own agendas based on their historical traits as you race for one of five ways to achieve victory in the game.

EXPANSIVE EMPIRES:

See the marvels of your empire spread across the map like never before. Each city spans multiple tiles so you can custom build your cities to take full advantage of the local terrain.

ACTIVE RESEARCH:

Unlock boosts that speed your civilization’s progress through history. To advance more quickly, use your units to actively explore, develop your environment, and discover new cultures.

DYNAMIC DIPLOMACY:

Interactions with other civilizations change over the course of the game, from primitive first interactions where conflict is a fact of life, to late game alliances and negotiations.

COMBINED ARMS:

Expanding on the “one unit per tile” design, support units can now be embedded with other units, like anti-tank support with infantry, or a warrior with settlers. Similar units can also be combined to form powerful “Corps” units.

ENHANCED MULTIPLAYER:

In addition to traditional multiplayer modes, cooperate and compete with your friends in a wide variety of situations all designed to be easily completed in a single session.

A CIV FOR ALL PLAYERS:

Civilization VI provides veteran players new ways to build and tune their civilization for the greatest chance of success. New tutorial systems introduce new players to the underlying concepts so they can easily get started.
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Re: Civilization VI release date announced. Pre-orders open.

Post by Powdermilkman » Wed May 11, 2016 10:14 am

Not sure about the hex thing but stacking is back in a way. You will be able to stack same units.

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Re: Civilization VI release date announced. Pre-orders open.

Post by The Domer » Wed May 11, 2016 1:32 pm

This was unexpected. All aboard the hype train!

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