Civilization VI New Frontier Pass Announced; Will Bring a Year of New Content to All Platforms

Today 2K games and Firaxis announced the New Frontier Pass for Civilization VI. 

The pass comes with a whole new slew of DLC (both free and paid) and updates that will last a year on a bimonthly basis. 

We’re getting new civilizations like Maya, Gran Colombia, and Ethiopia, new modes, new buildings, new great people, new wonders, and more.

Here’s the full list with some elements left mysterious.

• Pack #1: Maya & Gran Colombia Pack. Adds two new civilizations and leaders, one new game mode*, new City-States, Resources, and Natural Wonders. Available May 2020.
• Pack #2: Ethiopia Pack. Adds one new civilization and leader, one new game mode**, one new District and two new Buildings. Available July 2020.
• Pack #3: Adds two new civilizations and leaders, one new game mode**, new World Wonders, and one new map. Available September 2020.
• Pack #4: Adds one new civilization and leader, one new game mode, new City-States, and numerous new Great People. Available November 2020.
• Pack #5: Adds one new civilization and two new leaders***, one new game mode, a new District, and two new Buildings. Available January 2021.

• Pack #6: Adds one new civilization and leader, one new game mode, new World Wonders, and one new map. Available March 2021.

There are a few caveats as some of the additions will require certain expansions, as you see below.

*New game mode requires the Gathering Storm expansion to play.
**New game mode requires either the Rise and Fall or Gathering Storm expansions to play.
***New leader requires Rise and Fall expansion to play.

The New Frontier Pass will give player access to all the paid content for $39.99 and it’ll be available on May 21 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

If you want to learn more about Civilization VI, you can read our review.

Here’s a trailer and a few screenshots, including an infopgraphic with the schedule.