Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, often referred to simply as Civilization VI or Civ VI, is a turn-based strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. It is the sixth main entry in the Civilization series, which was originally created by legendary game designer Sid Meier. Released in October 2016, Civilization VI builds upon the gameplay of its predecessors, offering players the opportunity to develop a civilization from an early settlement through many millennia to become a dominant global empire.
In Civilization VI, players choose one of several historical leaders, each with unique abilities, units, and building types. The game’s objective is to achieve one of several victory conditions—be it through cultural dominance, military conquest, technological advancement, or diplomatic leadership. The game features a complex and engaging set of mechanics involving city-building, resource management, technological research, diplomacy, and warfare.
Notably, Civilization VI introduced several new gameplay elements and improvements over its predecessors, including cities that expand across multiple tiles through districts, an active research system for technology and culture, enhanced AI for more challenging opponents, and a more dynamic diplomacy system. These innovations offer both new players and series veterans a rich, strategic, and replayable experience that has been acclaimed for its depth and complexity.
