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Civilization is one of the great constants of PC gaming. Just as at any given moment there'll always be people modding the latest Elder Scrolls, flashbanging terrorists in Counter-Strike, and barking orders at the screen during Football Manager matches, so too will there be people clicking an entire populace from Stonehenge to space, helping shape an alternate world history in which the Aztecs are a nuclear power or where Big Ben stands next to the Pyramids in the Viking capital.

The release of a new Civ game is a monumental event in the PC gaming calendar (a hypothetical six-year calendar, that is), because there's an inbuilt understanding among gamers that we're in all probability going to be playing it for five to six years until the next entry. At the time of writing, Civilization V sits in fifth place of Steam's current 'most played' list, dutifully keeping the seat warm for its successor.

The good news is, Civilization VI is a wonderful game that'll keep us one-more-turning for as long as it damn well pleases.

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Get Civ 6 Anthology for cheap as Steam's top 4X game hits lowest price

With news that Civilization 7 is in development and more additional content on the way to Civ 6 in the coming months, there's never been a better time to get into one of the best 4X games on PC as it hits its lowest price ever on Steam. Sid Meier's Civilization 6 is the most popular game of its ilk and also happens to be one of the best entry points if you're new to the genre, and its Anthology bundle lets you get access to all 18 DLC packs for a great price.

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Midnight Suns, Civilization and XCOM icon Jake Solomon leaves Firaxis

Jake Solomon, the designer and director behind several iconic strategy games including Marvel's Midnight Suns, the Civilization series, and XCOM is leaving Firaxis, as the company appoints a new studio head, and Solomon embarks on a "new chapter."

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The Civilization VI Leader Pass continues - Meet the Rulers of the Sahara!

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Leader Pass continues with the Rulers of the Sahara pack*. Each Leader Pass release contains brand new leaders decked out with inventive abilities, all designed to tease out clever new playstyles and challenge veteran CIV players in surprising ways. You’ll also see a few familiar leaders, reinvented to represent them at a different stage on their journey through history.

Rulers of the Sahara includes:

Ramses II
Cleopatra (Ptolemaic)
Sundiata Keita

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Ramses II’s reign is Egypt at the height of its power - his exploits are audacious, whether those be in carving monuments out of the living rock, or in carving the kingdoms of his enemies. Here is the pride and might of the pharaoh made flesh.

Unique Leader Ability: Abu Simbel

Gain Culture equal to 15% of the construction cost when finishing Buildings and 30% when completing Wonders.

Cleopatra returns with a thematic focus on the Greek-speaking Ptolemaic dynasty, where Egypt formed the agricultural heart of the Mediterranean, and as such she brings a new leader ability that rewards food and culture pursuits over those of trade and gold.

Unique Leader Ability: Arrival of Hapi

Resources along floodplains receive +1 food and +1 culture. +1 appeal on floodplains instead of standard -1.

Sundiata Keita** founded the Malian Empire from the ashes of Wagadou. He was a royal exile, who despite struggling with physical infirmity became an accomplished hunter, orator, and, eventually, king. Here is Mali in its pre-Islamic, pre-Mansa Musa state, a story of a struggle against nature, conniving enemies, and oneself. And over these, the Lion of Mali reigns triumphant.

Unique Leader Ability: Sogolon

It costs 20% less gold to Recruit Great People and the Market gains 2 Great Writing slots. Great Works of Writing receive +4 Gold and +2 Production.

*Base game and Leader Pass required to access Rulers of Sahara content.

**Requires Gathering Storm expansion to play.

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