The Civilization 6 team has shared gameplay details for Rome, led by the legendary soldier and 13th Emperor of Rome, Trajan. Check out the video below for more details on Rome in Civ 6:
Trajan ruled Rome at the height of its territorial expanse and is remembered as one of the Five Good Emperors.
“Trajan’s incredible military skill was matched by the love his people garnered for him. He cared for the people by creating a welfare program for orphans and impoverished children. Trajan oversaw the creation of several enduring monuments and roads, including the aptly named Trajan’s Column and the Forum of Trajan. He also hosted a gladiatorial festival with spectators ranging in the millions,” the Civ VI blog states.
Rome’s special ability is called “All Roads Lead to Rome.” All new cities start with a trading post. New cities within trade route range of the capital start with a road from the capital to them. Your trade routes also earn extra gold for passing through trading posts in your own cities.
Rome’s unique unit is the Legion. While it’s more expensive than the Swordsman, it’s also stronger, and can function as a Military Engineer to build forts and roads. Its power is limited, as you can only build a certain amount of them.
Rome’s unique building is the Baths, which replaces the Aqueduct and provides amenities and more housing than the Aqueduct.
Trajan’s Column is his special Leader ability: all cities start with 1 free building in the city center. (Most of the time it’s a Monument.)
Rome’s special abilities lend themselves to a fast initial start: building cities quickly, then researching Engineering to take advantage of the Baths. After that, you can expand even more across the world. Early access to Forts will help you hold your territorial gains.
If you need more Civilization VI info, we have the gameplay details for Greece, Spain, Scythia, Japan, Egypt and the United States of America, along with their new leaders’ unique bonuses. We also know about Norway, China, England, France, Germany, India, Egypt and the Kongo. There’s even a major pre-order bonus: the Aztecs, led by Montezuma I. You can pre-order Civilization VI here, check out the deets on Civilization VI ’s 25th anniversary edition here and check out our hands-on impressions of Civ VI here, here and here.
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