Epic Games Store Discounts Civilization VI: Platinum Edition to $0 for One Week

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Platinum Edition will be free to claim on the Epic Games Store during the period of July 17–24, 2025.

The $0 4X turn-based strategy offer includes the base game, 6 DLC packs, and 2 expansions.

As for additional content in detail, Epic Games Store’s deal includes the Poland, Australia, Persia, and Macedon; Nubia; Khmer; and Indonesia scenario packs and civilizations, as well as the Vikings scenario pack, along with the 2018’s Gathering Storm and 2019’s Rise and Fall expansions.

Initially launched on October 21, 2016, besides Windows, macOS, and Linux PCs, the game is also available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam Deck, and both Android and iOS platforms.

The title was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K, with mobile and Nintendo Switch versions published by Aspyr Media.

Like the earlier games of the series, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI tasks players with the creation of a civilization starting from a small settlement, progressing through many in-game centuries, with the aim of becoming a dominant world power. Victory is achievable in various ways, from conquering others through military strength, technological advancement, or cultural dominance.

As of the time of writing, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI has a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with 259,819 reviews and an all-time peak of 162,657 concurrent players, according to SteamDB.

By 2019, the game had sold 5.5 million units, and by 2023, the total sales of the title were reported at over 11 million, making it the best selling game in the series.