Summary
- A Civilization 6 player recreated Atlantis in the game, sparking a discussion on what a playable Atlantis faction would look like.
- The player used Offshore Wind Farms and Seasteads to build their Atlantis, making it the most defended city in their empire.
- Fans might get news or a trailer for the Civilization game in 2024, which publisher 2K Games has confirmed is in development.
A Civilization 6 player recreated the legendary city of Atlantis in the game after finishing a playthrough. The replica settlement was shared online, sparking a discussion on what a playable Atlantis faction would even look like in the popular grand strategy title.
Civilization 6, which came out in 2016, is the latest mainline entry in American developer Firaxis Games' Civilization series of turn-based 4X titles. Much like its predecessors, Civilization 6 tasks players with developing their nations while trying to achieve one of the game's many victory conditions. Reaching a win condition does not necessarily end a playthrough, however, and many continue to play Civilization 6 even after they have cleared the game's objectives. One such player, Reddit user MadZwe, decided to build the legendary lost city of Atlantis.
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In a recent post on the r/civ subreddit, MadZwe revealed that they made what was described as the "Second Coming of Atlantis" in Civilization 6. MadZwe told fellow community members they had already won the game but kept on playing because they found a perfect spot to build an ocean city. A photo of the Atlantis recreation showed that most of the settlement's territory was taken up by Power-producing Offshore Wind Farms and Seasteads, which are Civilization 6 improvements that increase Housing. Despite this focus on non-military tile improvements, MadZwe's Atlantis apparently ended up becoming the most defended city in their empire.
Commenting on MadZwe's post, another Reddit user said they wished for an Atlantis faction to be added to Civilization 6. The Redditor believed that such a faction could be led by Atlantis' first monarch, King Atlas. It could also have water-specific tile modifiers, special bonuses, and a unique Civilization 6 unit, among other things.
Publisher 2K Games confirmed in February that Firaxis has already started development on a new Civilization game, now dubbed by many as Civilization 7. No details regarding the upcoming title have been revealed so far, but Civilization 7 is expected to have new features. It could also reintroduce mechanics that were removed in Civilization 6 like the aquatic cities that were in Civilization: Beyond Earth.
Fans may hear from Firaxis Games very soon as the developer will likely drop Civilization 7 news or even a trailer in 2024. In the meantime, Civilization 6 players can just fire up a new playthrough and beat the game again. Those looking to build large, unique settlements like MadZwe but want more freedom and customization than what the Civilization titles offer can try out some other great city building games available right now.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 92%
- Released
- October 21, 2016
- ESRB
- E10+ for Everyone 10+: Drug Reference, Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Firaxis Games
- Publisher(s)
- 2K Games
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Franchise
- Civilization
WHERE TO PLAY
Civilization VI offers new ways to engage with your world: cities now physically expand across the map, active research in technology and culture unlocks new potential, and competing leaders will pursue their own agendas based on their historical traits as you race for one of five ways to achieve victory in the game.
Expansive empires
See the marvels of your empire spread across the map like never before. Each district, wonder, and improvement is built on its own hex, allowing you to customize your city to your heart’s content. From the Commercial Hub to the Spaceport, every district provides unique and powerful bonuses. Pick and choose which districts to build to fit your needs! Build better than your opponents, place yourself strategically for your allies, and become the best civilization on Earth.
Active Research
Boost your civilization’s progress through history to unlock powerful bonuses before anyone else! To advance more quickly, use your units to actively explore, develop your environment, and discover new cultures. Research isn’t just limited to science. Explore the Civics tree to unlock powerful new governments and cultural policies Cultivate the civilization that fits your playstyle, or switch it up every time you play!
Dynamic diplomacy
As the game progresses, so do your diplomatic relationships. From primitive first interactions where conflict is a fact of life, to late game alliances and negotiations. Carry influence with nearby city states to gain its diplomatic allegiance and earn game-changing city-state bonuses. Enlist spies to gather crucial intel on rival civilizations, steal precious resources, and even topple governments.
