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I would have written this up much sooner, but the PR email from 2K stated only "PC" as the platform.
2K PR only just replied to my email to also confirm Linux will be supported. So I have it directly from the publisher that it will support Linux.
I really, really want developers and publishers to say Windows instead of PC. It really makes things confusing.
They did tweet this out in reply to someone on twitter (if you need public confirmation):
QuoteCivilization VI will be available on Mac and Linux too. We will have more info to share on those platforms in the coming months.
From the wording, it's likely Linux support will be after the initial release.
It certainly won't be cheap, as it will go for $59.99/£49.99/€59.99 at release.
From the PR email:
QuoteNew York, NY – May 11, 2016 – 2K and Firaxis Games are excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Civilization series by announcing that Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, the next entry in the award-winning turn-based strategy franchise, is currently in development for PC. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI will offer players new ways to interact with their world, expand their empire across the map, advance their culture, and compete against history’s greatest leaders to build a civilization to stand the test of time.
“Sid Meier’s Civilization games hold a reputation for defining the 4X gaming genre for the past 25 years,” said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. “We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the silver anniversary of our longest-running franchise than launching the eagerly anticipated Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, which will provide the most detailed, beautiful and complete experience ever featured in a Civilization game.”
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI sets another milestone in the Civilization franchise, which has sold-in over 34 million units worldwide and changed the gaming landscape by bringing the strategy genre to unparalleled heights. In Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, cities will physically expand across the map to create new, deep strategic layers, active research in technology and culture will unlock new potential ways to play; and the large variety of leaders will pursue their own agendas based on their historical character traits as players race to achieve victory however they choose to play.
Make sure you don't buy it until the Linux version is released. Make sure you're counted as a Linux sale and not disappointed if it isn't a day 1 release. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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wvstolzing May 11, 2016
Quoting: Mountain ManQuoting: wvstolzingThere's quite a bit of the designers' own political leanings informing the design...Yes, but which political leanings are those? I've heard gamers accuse Firaxis of using the Civilization series to promote both liberalism and conservatism.
I think their political conservatism is pretty blatant. (How else would they stomach that G.W. Bush quote for the Future Techs? :P )
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Mountain Man May 11, 2016
Quoting: wvstolzingConservatives can consider it a tribute. Liberals can consider it mockery. :DQuoting: Mountain ManI think their political conservatism is pretty blatant. (How else would they stomach that G.W. Bush quote for the Future Techs? :P )Quoting: wvstolzingThere's quite a bit of the designers' own political leanings informing the design...Yes, but which political leanings are those? I've heard gamers accuse Firaxis of using the Civilization series to promote both liberalism and conservatism.
At any rate, if Firaxis' last few Civ games (Civ 4, Civ 5, and Beyond Earth) are any indication, Civ 6 won't be worth buying until at least the first expansion.
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Segata Sanshiro May 11, 2016
Oh awesome!
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QuoteIt certainly won't be cheap, as it will go for $59.99/£49.99/€59.99 at release.
While I would still argue we should all be buying both DRM free and directly from the company responsible for the port if possible, it is worth at least informing others that if you preorder it from Amazon and are an Amazon prime subscriber, it will only be $48 at launch. Just a heads up. http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=13584215011
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Kimyrielle May 12, 2016
Quoting: hummer010Size = power isn't really true. Canada is the second largest country in the world, but we certainly aren't the second most powerful. I'd say it's more of a combination of size, population and perceived economic & military clout that defines power.
The goal of a nation like Switzerland would be to survive and prosper despite their geographical limitations.
I meant size as in size of population, not area. The US is four times larger in terms of population than the second largest western nation (Germany), so that's THE source of its power. And really - Civ reflects the "size matters" reality just nicely. Go large or go home. Like in real life. What Civ could do better is translating different population -density- to the game. Germany actually appears much smaller on a map than it really is (in terms of population). In Civ, nations tend to be pretty much evenly dense, which is not the case in reality.
Btw. Civ already has the "just survive" goal. You get the "ok, you made it" message. It just...doesn't feel like a victory. :D
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lucifertdark May 12, 2016
They announce Civ VI & I realised I haven't even played Civ III yet, it's the Tropico games all over again for me, I have them all & played none of them.
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Quoting: KimyrielleWith your logic India is the second most powerful country in the world. Do you really believe it?Quoting: hummer010Size = power isn't really true. Canada is the second largest country in the world, but we certainly aren't the second most powerful. I'd say it's more of a combination of size, population and perceived economic & military clout that defines power.
The goal of a nation like Switzerland would be to survive and prosper despite their geographical limitations.
I meant size as in size of population, not area. The US is four times larger in terms of population than the second largest western nation (Germany), so that's THE source of its power.
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Mountain Man May 12, 2016
Quoting: lucifertdarkThey announce Civ VI & I realised I haven't even played Civ III yet, it's the Tropico games all over again for me, I have them all & played none of them.It's not like you have to play them in order or anything.
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Quoting: Mountain ManAt any rate, if Firaxis' last few Civ games (Civ 4, Civ 5, and Beyond Earth) are any indication, Civ 6 won't be worth buying until at least the first expansion.
Sad but true. I might even wait 2 expansions. And we're not alone, all civ fanatics knows this to well.
Ironic how the DLC business model created to rip customers of their money ultimately ends with them making less earnings.
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Quoting: KimyrielleI am however, genuinely curious what can still done to Civ to improve it.
Fix the AI – so it is a challenging opponent without so much cheating.
It seems like the AI is as dumb in Civ V, if not dumber, as it was in the first Civilization. The only reason AI wins on higher difficulty levels is because it has more resources, gentler rules, more game knowledge and artificially aggressive „diplomacy” (everyone against you whatever diplomacy you did). Yes, computer is not an intelligent person and may need some help, but game would be much more fun if they felt a bit more 'real'.
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