The Epic Games Store is still going strong with its weekly free games promotion to this day. Even after the Epic 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, but Sid Meier’s Civilization 6: Platinum Edition lets the breadth of what it offers speak for itself, essentially being as big as two separate titles for those who want to get the most out of the experience.
The Epic Games Store Free Games For July 10 Are the Gift that Keeps on Giving
One of the recently-made-available Epic Games Store free games is now a double-dip if players wish to check back with the storefront regularly.
Epic Games Store Free Game Civilization VI: Platinum Edition Explained
Civilization 6 is 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 to get Humankind on the Epic Games Store back in February might have had a taste of this genre already this year. However, Sid Meier’s Civilization is a particular set of games that helped define other titles like Humankind.
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 6 is 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 Edition has left Steam. Readers can find a list of what the Platinum Edition includes below.
- Vikings Scenario Pack
- Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Rise and Fall expansion
- Gathering Storm expansion
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 the content 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 6 is the best-selling title for good reason.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 92%
- Released
- October 21, 2016
- ESRB
- E10+ for Everyone 10+: Drug Reference, Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Firaxis Games
- Publisher(s)
- 2K Games
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Franchise
- Civilization
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Strategy
Civilization 6 may 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 up Civilization 6 for free will have their hands full with that for a while, but there's likely an entirely different game planned to be given away on the Epic Games Store afterward. Players should make sure to check the free games page regularly so they don't miss their favorite genre's chance to shine.
