According to a number of recent leaks, Sid Meier’s Civilization 6 is set to get a fresh batch of DLC packs including Leader Pass material, and the most recent leak hints that developer Firaxis is planning a more significant batch of content than simply a plethora of new leaders to pick from. Since its initial release in 2016, Civ 6 has received a number of expansion packs, the most recent of which being the New Frontier Pass DLC.
While some may believe that Civilization 6 is long overdue for a sequel, Firaxis looks to have more ideas for the game before it’s all said and done. The game’s mobile website, in particular, was recently upgraded with a new piece of artwork showing four brand-new leaders, including Abraham Lincoln. This information backs up another leak from Billibilli, a Chinese media website, that was released before the photograph was shared.
Though Civilization 6’s Leader Pass has yet to be formally confirmed in any manner, a growing body of evidence shows that development is well advanced. Users on the CivFanatics forum discovered and translated the original Billibilli leak, indicating that it contains a slew of critical information that, although probably fraudulent, resonates accurately. Leader Pass material will be delivered over the course of six months, likely beginning in mid-November 2022, according to CivFantastics user xxhe, who translated the Billibilli content. There will be a total of six DLCs, which will contain new leaders, new situations, and potentially even new game modes, as was the case with the New Frontier Pass.
Naturally, this leak should be taken with a grain of salt, but it looks to be very credible in general. While Civilization 6 boasts some renowned leaders, it’s fair to say that there have always been a few conspicuous absences, and the Leader Pass seems to be Firaxis’ effort to correct this error. According to leaks, Zhu Di and Wu Zetian, in particular, may be on the lineup alongside the leaders seen in the promotional picture.
It’s also worth noting that Civilization 6 now has a significant competition on the market. Victoria 3 by dox Interactive already has a content update plan, and many of its own features go above and beyond anything seen in Firaxis’ civilization-building product.
Everything points to the next Civ game being a long way off at this moment, and the Leader Pass might be Firaxis’ effort to keep Civilization 6 in the spotlight for as long as possible, as popular it may be in its own right. Fans feel that Civilization 7 should incorporate lessons from Civ 6, although it goes without saying that many fans want Firaxis to take things to the next level.
