TheEpic Games Storeis still going strong with its weekly free games promotion to this day. Even after theEpic Games Store managed to give away over 500 games, fans still have plenty of free content ahead of them every Thursday for the foreseeable future. Currently, two games are up for grabs, and one title is set to rotate in on July 17. Only having one game to look forward to after a few weeks of being able to grab two is a bit disappointing for some store regulars, butSid Meier’s Civilization 6: Platinum Editionlets the breadth of what it offersspeak for itself, essentially being as big as two separate titles for those who want to get the most out of the experience.
Epic Games Store Free Game Civilization VI: Platinum Edition Explained
Civilization 6is a turn-based strategy game where players manage different societies across history, watching them grow and thrive as the years go by. Players will have other players or CPUs to encounter across the lands, choosing to either go to war or work out treaties for the betterment of mankind as a whole. Different win conditions help encourage various strategies and keep fans guessing as the game winds down in the final turns. Those who managed togetHumankindon the Epic Games Store back in Februarymight have had a taste of this genre already this year. However,Sid Meier’s Civilizationis a particular set of games that helped define other titles likeHumankind.
While the number in the title, as well as the heavy focus on classic tabletop-esque strategy, may make players feel like this title isn’t for them,Civ 6is designed to be a great starting point for those who have yet to experience the genre, and the Platinum Edition helps make this entry title even more worthy of a pick-up; especially since the Platinum Editionhas left Steam. Readers can find a list of what the Platinum Edition includes below.
The civilization and scenario packs offer city-states to build, leaders to play, natural wonders to bring into the main game, and more. Some scenario packs, like the vikings pack, are a bit controversial with some die-hard players, but getting them with the base game at no extra charge is a great bonus. There are a few DLC packs that aren’t included in the Platinum Edition, like thecontent found in the New Frontier pass, but the sheer amount of content that players will get to explore and enjoy from the jump through Epic Games' free games promotion is staggering as it is. With hours upon hours of content,Civilization 6is the best-selling title for good reason.
Civilization 6may be a good gateway game for beginning strategists, but it isn’t a game for everyone. Sure, it’s a great deal, but if players already feel like these particular strategy experiences aren’t for them, they shouldn’t feel obligated to add something to their libraries that they won’t play. The Epic Games Store isn’t stopping its free games just because it has offered plenty of titles over the years, so there will certainly be another game announced for the rotation on July 17 at 10 AM CT. Interested gamers who pick upCivilization 6for free will have their hands full with that for a while, but there’s likely an entirely different game planned to begiven away on the Epic Games Storeafterward. Players should make sure to check the free games page regularly so they don’t miss their favorite genre’s chance to shine.
