Not only many insider tips for games will appear on Steam this week, but also the new Season Pass for Civilization 6. This brings 12 new leaders, including prominent names such as Ramses (Egypt), Abraham Lincoln (USA) and the Bavarian King Ludwig II.
Perhaps the most well-known new leader, Gaius Julius Caesar of the Romans, even exists completely free.
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Julius Caesar can do that in Civilization 6
The Civ veterans among you will definitely remember Julius Caesar, because in the first four parts of the series he was always the leader of the Romans. In Civ 5 he was succeeded by his adopted son Augustus, in Civilization 6 the Roman Emperor Trajan sits on the throne.
Caesar can do that in Civ 6: I came, I saw, I conquered
is not only the most well-known quote from the Roman general, but also the name of his special quality as a leader. Every time you conquer a city with him for the first time or wipe out a barbarian camp, you get additional gold in your account.
But that’s not the only reason why Caesar is suitable for an aggressive playstyle: If you conquer a city with him, the talent All roads lead to Rome
your new city is automatically connected to the existing kingdom with a road.
In the trailer you can not only take a closer look at these talents, but also at the special unit of the Roman legionnaires:
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Civilization 6 gives away new leader Caesar – trailer shows what he can do
This is how you get Caesar for free
To get Julius Caesar you just have to follow a single step. Link your 2K account to either Steam or the Epic Games Store, depending on where you are currently playing Civilization 6.
Just visit the Account Management Website from 2K, log in there and then press the red button on the platform of your choice link account
– finished! After the release of the new leader (November 21 at 7 p.m.), he should be waiting for you in the game.
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