Next week’s selection could be an even bigger game - or it could be a good opportunity to highlight something more niche.

Winning by a religious victory is probably one of the most underrated and underused ways to win in Civilization 6, but it can also be one of the most satisfying. While we don’t know what game Epic will offer next, it’s been skewing toward major hits over the past few weeks, rather than mid-budget or indie titles. Achieving a Religion victory in Civ 6 can be a bit difficult, but this guide of tips and tricks should give you the upper hand over your rivals.

The game also offers a variety of difficulties and game lengths, so it’s just as appealing to strategy newbies as it is to hardened wargame grognards. You can conquer the world through military might, or surpass your rivals with diplomacy and technology. You choose one of history’s great civilizations, such as the Egyptians, the Mongolians or the Spanish, then take them all the way from the Stone Age into the near future. Not every free Civilization VI player will pick up the DLC, of course, but many will.įor those of you who have never played the Civilization games, they’re part of a long-running turn-based strategy series. Furthermore, Civilization VI has at least $40 worth of paid DLC, which adds civilizations like the Mayans and the Ethiopians. Once you build up your Epic Games Store library, you may feel more inclined to buy future games at Epic rather than at Steam or Origin. Of course, the Epic Games Store isn’t giving these games away purely out of the goodness of its heart.