The next instalment of the popular Civilization series will be released in Australia and New Zealand on September 24.
Developer 2k Games promises fans Civilization V will "forever change" the franchise.
New features include a hexagonal layout, a revamped combat system, city-states, complex diplomacy and social networking tools for sharing content with other gamers.
Civilization, initially developed by legendary game designer Sid Meier, is one of the best-selling game series of all-time. The first game came out in 1991, and has spawned numerous spinoffs and ripoffs.
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