2K Games have today announced developers Firaxis Games are working on a new Civilization title for PC.
Civilization V is the latest in the critically acclaimed strategy-based franchise in which players build and defend their empire on their quest to become the greatest ruler the world has ever known.
The game will feature a new graphics engine built from the ground-up, an entirely new combat system, deeper diplomatic interactions and a range of expanded features.
New hexagon tiles will be introduced which 2K promise will allow deeper strategy, more realistic gameplay and stunning organic landscapes for players to explore as they expand their empire.
The new graphics engine will feature fully animated leaders interacting with players from a screen-filling diplomatic scene and speaking in their native language for the first time.
George Washington in Civilization V
Combat will involve ranged bombardment that allows weapons to be fired from behind the front lines, challenging players to develop new battle strategies.
In addition to the new gameplay features debuting in Civilization V, an extensive suite of community, modding and multiplayer elements will also make an appearance.
“Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise has been recognised as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all time with millions of units sold worldwide,” says Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K.
“Civilization V takes the franchise further by offering players a more immersive experience with deeper strategies; heightened tactical combat; vast, realistic landscapes to explore, battle over and claim as their own; and an in-game community hub where Civ fans can share content and compete against each other without leaving the game. This marks a new era that will forever change the franchise responsible for sleep deprivation and reduced productivity for nearly two decades.”
A screenshot which shows the new hexagon tiles
“Each new version of Civilization presents exciting challenges for our team,” says Sid Meier, director of creative development at Firaxis Games.
“Thankfully, ideas on how to bring new and fun experiences to Civ players never seem to stop flowing. From fully animated leaders and realistic landscapes, new combat tactics, expanded diplomacy and shared mods, we’re excited for players to see the new vision our team at Firaxis has brought to the series.”
In addition to Civilization V, Firaxis Games is also currently developing Sid Meier’s Civilization Network, a Civ game for Facebook.
With Sid Meier leading design, Civilization Network will offer yet another option for world domination to both the casual gamer and the biggest fans of the series.
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