In its latest, unyielding attempt to subvert societal productivity, 2K Games has announced Sid Meier's Civilization V, the latest entry in the venerable strategy series. Set to debut on PC this Fall, Civilization V brings "an astonishing new engine" to the polite, turn-based proceedings and promises to excel the franchise with "the introduction of hexagon tiles allowing for deeper strategy, more realistic gameplay and stunning organic landscapes for players to explore as they expand their empire." Most hexcellent news indeed.
"Each new version of Civilization presents exciting challenges for our team," said Sid Meier of Sid Meier's Civilization fame. '"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."
And expect to share your vision with others, as 2K notes that Civilization V will feature an "extensive suite" of community, modding and multiplayer components. It just wouldn't be an accurate model of civilization if you couldn't diplomatically destroy your online friends.
Reader Comments (71)
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:45AM PlatinumSkeet said
It's about damn time. Civ IV came out 5 years ago...
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 5:50PM (Unverified) said
About damn time? You'd prefer a rushed piece of shit to the masterpiece that will be Civ V? Come on! The six years will be worth it, and I can say to this very day that I get my worth out of Civ IV (BTS).
I literally almost came when I saw this news this afternoon.
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I literally almost came when I saw this news this afternoon.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:48AM (Unverified) said
JESUS CHRIST! BEST NEWS SINCE... WELL... THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST THING EVER!
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:48AM (Unverified) said
Whoah hexagons!
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 9:12PM Korova Pamplona said
with rectangles, I could move to 8 different tiles. Now it will be only 6. Maybe less if better, but I suspect it might be harder.
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Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:51AM Sinkwater said
my thoughts exactly
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:52AM Nate Addison said
I hope this turns out well...I still play Civ III. I have Civ IV but it's not a good imo. Aside from Monopoly and all the general stuff they put on PC's, this is the only franchise I own. I like the way it controls ( big fan of point-and-click PC gaming).
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:54AM Dark Archon PSN Archonik XBL Dar said
YESSSSSSSS! As long as it won't go the "Streamlined" (read: lazy excuse for a strategy game) way, I can't wait!
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:54AM leejk24 said
this is going to be nuts.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:55AM Cypher FDP said
Just one... more... turn...!
Posted: Feb 19th 2010 4:21PM fortunzfavor said
Insidious. They named it after that which they seek to destroy. It'd be like us renaming the predator missle "Osama".
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Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:55AM asg said
OS X please?
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 3:05PM Katana Master said
Commander Shepard would like to endorse this shop.
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Posted: Feb 18th 2010 11:57AM Ghen said
Did you see the Civ Network facebook "game" they're making? I've no details on it, but it might be the first game I'll ever play on facebook...
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:02PM (Unverified) said
Is it a completely new game or a port of Revolutions?
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:03PM Cypher FDP said
Completely new.
And don't bring up Revolutions again. Ever.
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And don't bring up Revolutions again. Ever.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:08PM Zoot Suit Jedi Grammar Hammer En said
Hey, Revolution was a fun game. Though I understand it may not have been as awesome as its PC predecessors, it was still entertaining and controlled well for a console, turn-based, strategy game.
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Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:11PM comradetrotskii said
Nota bene: this was clearly a joke, you didn't need to reply telling him it is not a port.
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Posted: Feb 18th 2010 3:11PM Freddie Mercury said
I agree with Zoot Suit Jedi
It wasn't quite a Civ game but still extremely fun and over the top
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It wasn't quite a Civ game but still extremely fun and over the top
Posted: Feb 19th 2010 4:29PM fortunzfavor said
If it weren't for CivRev DS, blackouts would still cause baby booms, and all the pain and suffering they bring with them.
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Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:05PM imaginarythomas said
You got civilization in my settlers of catan!
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:05PM ch3burashka said
...based on the movie, 'V for Vendetta'.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:07PM (Unverified) said
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE include Trudeau as a leader, or any Canadian, even Stephen Harper.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:10PM MightyMightyMe said
This will affect my marriage....
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 9:17PM Korova Pamplona said
My wife said: Its been 10 years, you are still playing this game?!?!
But ... but ... but its Civ IV!!!! and now it will be CIV V!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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But ... but ... but its Civ IV!!!! and now it will be CIV V!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:09PM Crayola Q Pants ESQ said
HOLY FVCKING SHIT
I cried when I heard the new Civ in production was going to be a facebook game.
And then I cried again, just now. Yet these were tears of manliness; not of sorrow.
I cried when I heard the new Civ in production was going to be a facebook game.
And then I cried again, just now. Yet these were tears of manliness; not of sorrow.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:13PM Heston said
OMG
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:17PM rTwelve said
First the StarCraft 2 beta and now this? What next, SimCity 5?
My entire PC library is rising from the grave.
My entire PC library is rising from the grave.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:32PM Vertimyst said
Technically there already is a SimCity 5, but yeah, I'm hoping a Maxis-developed SimCity will come about soon. (see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SimCity_Societies - more like a spin-off, though, I guess, and wasn't that great)
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Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:31PM Cap Morgan said
If I calculate how much I make an hour, and calculate how many hours I've spent on the various Civilization games I'm pretty sure I could have founded my own real civilization.....or at the very least paid off my house.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 1:31PM sonicspike41 said
Is it strange that I read that as "If I ejaculate how much I make in an hour..."?
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Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:35PM Mr Itcher said
Probably the only game worth upgrading your PC for. Hopefully the sys reqs aren't too hefty.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:51PM (Unverified) said
Any word on a CivRev 2 or something? While totally different than the PC versions of Civilization, a new version would be awesome!
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:48PM shadowhowl1900 said
dam, screw WoW:catalaysm
this is way better
this is way better
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 12:56PM Draco84 said
So instead of 8 possible moves from each tile you now have 6, and how am I supposed to play this with my numberpad? I guess 123 and 789?
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 12:28PM (Unverified) said
Probably more mouse-based, or they'll just let you navigate and confirm. I admit I'll miss the old keypad, though!
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Posted: Feb 18th 2010 1:03PM Ad134 said
I'm shaking. Someone please hold me.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 1:10PM mikesanto said
Shhh.... don't speak. You had me at hex grid.
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 1:30PM Shockz said
Well, shit. There goes my social life.
...Oh, wait. I didn't *have* one. BECAUSE OF CIV 4.
Still excited for Network, though, mostly because it'll be a way to rope in all those mainstreamers who would never otherwise TOUCH a Civ game.
...Oh, wait. I didn't *have* one. BECAUSE OF CIV 4.
Still excited for Network, though, mostly because it'll be a way to rope in all those mainstreamers who would never otherwise TOUCH a Civ game.
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