Civilization VI Platinum Edition: Free on Epic – Like Finding Gold Behind the Couch!
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Epic Games Store is giving away Civilization VI Platinum Edition for free, including tons of DLCs - it's a steal if you're into strategy or just want a free game. Jump on it before the offer disappears!
Alright, listen up, strategy fans! IGN South Africa dropped a little bombshell, and it's one you're gonna want to hear. For a limited time, the Epic Games Store is giving away *Civilization VI Platinum Edition* for free. Yep, you read that right. Free! As in, costs-you-nothing-but-a-few-clicks free.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Jeff, what's the catch?" Well, there isn't one, really. It's just Epic being generous (or maybe trying to lure us away from Steam with shiny things… who knows?). From July 17th to 24th, you can snag the Platinum Edition, which includes the base game, *six* DLC packs, and *two* hefty expansions: *Rise and Fall* and *Gathering Storm*. That’s enough content to keep you strategizing until the cows come home – or, y'know, until *Civilization VIII* finally drops (assuming that's ever gonna happen... bloody hell!).
In case you've been living under a rock (a very strategically placed rock, I imagine, if you're a *Civ* player), *Civilization VI* is Firaxis's 2016 take on the classic 4X formula. Explore, expand, exploit, exterminate – you know the drill. It's been available on pretty much every platform under the sun since then, and it still holds up remarkably well. IGN themselves gave it a whopping 9.4/10 back in the day, praising its smart changes to the genre. And they're right, it *is* good. I've lost countless hours to it. Many a pizza has gone cold. Many a real-world responsibility has been ignored. You've been warned.
Speaking of *Civilization*, let's quickly touch on *Civilization VII*, Firaxis's latest attempt at world domination. While it's got some shiny new features and updated graphics, it seems to have stumbled a bit out of the gate. Mixed reviews on Steam, ouch! Take-Two (the parent company) has acknowledged the issues, promising improvements. But here's the thing: *Civilization VI* is a complete package. It's got the content, it's got the community, and it's got overwhelmingly positive reviews. Why wait for *VII* to get its act together when you can dive into *VI* for absolutely nothing?
Honestly, even if you're not a huge strategy buff, there's no reason not to grab this. It's free, it's fun, and it's a great way to kill some time while you're waiting for your next crypto game to moon (or, you know, your toast to pop). And hey, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can even read about how the first human Neuralink patient used the tech to play *Civilization VI*. Now *that's* dedication!
So, go on, head over to the Epic Games Store and claim your free copy. You might just discover your inner world leader (or, at the very least, a newfound appreciation for the strategic placement of wonders).
Thanks to IGN South Africa for bringing this to our attention. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a sudden urge to build a new civilization…
Tags: Civilization VI, Epic Games Store, Free Games, Strategy Games, Gaming Deals
Original article: IGN South Africa