Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Now Available for Nintendo Switch
Build an empire to stand the test of time through the renowned and award-winning franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch
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2K today announced that
Developed for Nintendo Switch by Aspyr Media and Firaxis Games, a 2K studio, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI offers players new ways to interact with their worlds, expand their empires across the map, advance their cultures and compete against 24 historic leaders to build the greatest civilizations the world has ever known. Along the way, cities will physically expand across the map to create new and deep strategic layers, while active research in technology and culture will unlock new potential ways to play.
Now on Nintendo Switch, the quest to victory in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI can take place wherever, whenever gamers desire – whether playing at home on TV or handheld on the go with full touchscreen support. In addition, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI for Nintendo Switch includes the latest game updates and improvements, as well as four content packs, which add new civilizations, leaders and scenarios:
- Vikings Scenario Pack;
- Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack;
- Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack;
- Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack.
Gameplay on Nintendo Switch also enables up to four players to cooperate or compete for supremacy via local wireless network.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI for Nintendo Switch is already receiving critical acclaim:
- “Civilization VI is as brilliant a 4X strategy game on Switch as it is on PC... Amazing.” – 9.4/10, IGN.com
Originally developed for Windows PC by Firaxis Games, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI was developed in collaboration with Aspyr Media to bring the beloved franchise to a new audience on Nintendo Switch.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up by the ESRB and is available now for Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. The game is also available for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Linux from Aspyr Media.
For more information on Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, visit www.civilization.com,
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