Since 1991, the award-winning Civilization series of turn-based strategy games has challenged players to guide a civilization through history and build an empire to stand the test of time. Players assume the role of a famous historical leader, making all the crucial economic, political, and military decisions as they pursue one of multiple paths to victory.

2016: Civilization VI introduces new ways to engage with your world. Cities now physically expand across terrain, research in Culture as well as in Technology unlocks new potentials for growth, and competing leaders—some of whom have multiple Personas to choose from—pursue their own agendas based on their historical traits.

2010: City-States, ranged bombardment, and hexagonal map tiles are just a few of the game-changing and persistent features that were introduced in Civilization V. Unique units, buildings, and leader abilities make each civilization more distinct than ever.

2005: Heralded as one of the best games of its time, Civilization IV was the first entry to feature Religions that can spread across the map and Great People with abilities unique to their class. Civilization IV also empowered players to choose different leaders for some of the featured civilizations.

2001: The introduction of Culture and Diplomacy victories in Civilization III afforded leaders compelling new ways to play. Strategically important resources, powerful civilization-specific units, and additional forms of government also debuted in Civilization III.

1996: Building on the foundations laid by the first game, Civilization II introduced new strategic considerations and an expanded arsenal of combat units. Civilization II was also the first game in the series to employ the now-familiar isometric perspective.

1991: Designed by Sid Meier and Bruce Shelley, the original Civilization is widely considered one of the most influential turn-based strategy games ever made. Civilization launched with many innovative features and a sweeping strategic framework that persist in the series to this day.