Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is a highly popular strategy game from an incredibly beloved franchise. Not only does the series over a rich gameplay experience, but the depth of the in-game mechanics are one that could easily cause players to sink hours into effortlessly while enjoying every minute of it. Because of this, it shouldn’t be too shocking to learn that there was a rising mobile demand for the title – luckily, that demand has been met. Sort of.

Civilization VI is now available on iPad devices with the first 60 turns being offered for free – essentially making it free-to-play up until a certain port. With the base game’s expansion, Rise and Fall, slated for a 2018 release, it’s the perfect time to jump into this franchise with full enthusiasm! Check out the launch trailer in the video below:

This is big for the Civilisation series, because this is first installment for the base game franchise to make its way over to this particular mobile platform. . And the team has assured players that the game itself has been completely reworked to specifically fit the iPad’s control system, making the port as smooth as it can possibly be. The game right now is $29.99 with launch discount, with it jumping back to the full $59.99 price at a later date – that price tag also only includes the base game, it won’t include previously released additional content.

“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.”

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