Civilization VI ‘New Frontier Pass’ announced, first DLC pack launches May 21

Publisher 2K Games and developer Firaxis Games have announced the Sid Meier’s Civilization VI “New Frontier Pass,” a new season pass that will bring eight new civilizations, nine new leaders, six new game modes, and more to the strategy game, starting May 21, 2020 through March 2021.

The “New Frontier Pass” will cost $39.99 and be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mac, and Linux, with the mobile version due out later this year. Each downloadable content pack will also be available for purchase individually. Here is an overview of each downloadable content pack, via 2K Games:

■ New Frontier Pass

Maya & Gran Colombia Pack – May 21, 2020

• Two civilizations
• Two leaders
• Apocalypse game mode
• New City-States, Resources, Natural Wonders, and more

Ethiopia Pack – July 2020

• One civilization
• One leader
• Secret Societies game mode
• New District and Infrastructure

Pack #3 – September 2020

• Two civilizations
• Two leaders
• New game mode
• More new content

Pack #4 – November 2020

• One civilization
• One leader
• New game mode
• More new content

Pack #5 – January 2021

• One civilization
• Two leaders
• New game mode
• More new content

Pack #6 – March 2021

• One civilization
• One leader
• New game mode
• More new content

Firaxis Games will also release free updates in between downloadable content packs that add new maps, scenarios, balance updates, and more.

“It’s been four years since we first announced Civilization VI, and the support from fans and players has been overwhelming,” said Firaxis Games franchise lead designer Ed Beach in a press release. “After two giant expansions in ‘Rise and Fall’ and ‘Gathering Storm,’ four years’ worth of balance updates and more, Civilization VI has grown into the flagship title for the series.”

Firaxis Games lead game designer Anton Strenger added, “We’re very excited to be adding even more content to Civilization VI, ensuring longtime players and franchise newcomers have something fresh to look forward to in the months to come. By delivering new content on a regularly scheduled basis, we’ll have more opportunities than ever with the ‘New Frontier Pass’ to connect with our community as we actively develop and deliver content.”

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC (Steam), Mac, Linux, and iOS.