Civilization VI: Platinum Edition is free right now on the Epic Games Store
Epic Games has once again delivered an incredible giveaway, this time offering Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Platinum Edition—a content-rich version of one of the best strategy games of the past decade—for free. Available until 11 AM on July 24th, the bundle includes the full base game, both major expansions, and six additional DLCs, making it one of the most complete Civilization VI experiences available.
This offer is perfect for newcomers and longtime strategy enthusiasts alike. With an 88 Metacritic score and a reputation for deep, rewarding gameplay, Civilization VI has stood the test of time, offering hours upon hours of replayability. The expansions, Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm, introduce loyalty mechanics, governors, environmental hazards, and climate-related consequences, enriching the core game with strategic depth. Combined with extra civs and scenarios—from Viking raids to Khmer and Indonesia’s unique mechanics—this edition truly lives up to the “Platinum” label.
The core appeal of Civilization has always been in its blend of turn-based strategy, city management, technological progression, and global domination—all set on the franchise’s signature hex map layout. Each match feels like an epic, tailor-made narrative, shaped by your choices in diplomacy, warfare, science, and culture. That gameplay formula is as compelling today as it was when the game launched, and this Platinum bundle ensures players are getting the most expansive version of it.
Getting your copy is simple: log in to your Epic Games account, claim Civilization VI: Platinum Edition, and it’s yours forever. Considering the usual $79.99 price tag, this is an unmissable deal. And with Civilization VII currently failing to generate the same buzz, it’s a good time to revisit—or discover—what made Civ VI such a standout in the genre. Just be warned: you might lose sleep to the game’s notoriously addictive “one more turn” syndrome.