Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Build Civilizations That Reshape History

Sid Meier's Civilization VI transforms the legendary strategy franchise with cities that sprawl across multiple tiles and diplomatic relationships that evolve from primitive encounters to complex late-game alliances. This turn-based strategy game challenges you to guide a civilization from ancient times through the modern era, competing against history's greatest leaders while shaping the world through culture, science, and conquest.

Cities That Spread Across the Landscape

Your empire's cities no longer occupy single tiles but expand organically across the map, letting you customize each settlement to match the surrounding terrain. Build campuses near mountains for scientific bonuses, establish harbors along coastlines, and position industrial zones to maximize production. This city-building system means every founding decision carries weight as you balance immediate needs against long-term growth potential.

Research Driven by Active Exploration

Scientific and cultural advancement accelerates when your actions align with historical progress. Send scouts to discover natural wonders, establish trade routes to unlock economic technologies, or build specific districts to boost related research trees. The tech tree responds to your civilization's activities, rewarding players who actively engage with the world rather than passively accumulating science points.

Diplomacy That Evolves Through the Ages

Early encounters between civilizations often involve territorial disputes and resource competition, but relationships grow more sophisticated as societies advance. Ancient rivals might become research partners in the modern era, while longtime allies could fracture over ideological differences. The diplomatic system reflects how real civilizations interact across millennia, with grudges, friendships, and partnerships shifting based on your actions and changing circumstances.

Military Units That Fight as Combined Forces

The one-unit-per-tile combat system now supports embedded units, allowing you to attach anti-tank guns to infantry or protect settlers with military escorts. Similar units can merge into powerful Corps formations that dominate battlefields while occupying the same space as individual soldiers. This tactical combat adds strategic depth without overwhelming the map with military pieces.

Multiplayer Designed for Complete Sessions

Multiplayer modes accommodate different schedules and play styles, from traditional full campaigns to shorter scenarios designed for single-session completion. Cooperative and competitive options let you team up against AI opponents or test strategies against human rivals. The variety ensures you can find opponents and allies regardless of your available time commitment.

Accessible Strategy for Every Skill Level

Veterans discover new optimization paths through the district system and enhanced diplomacy, while comprehensive tutorials guide newcomers through core concepts without overwhelming them. The 4X strategy foundation remains intact—explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate—but refined systems provide multiple victory paths and strategic approaches for different play styles.