The next DLC pack for Civilization VI: Leader Pass – Rulers of China, is now available. Build new dynasties with the Rulers of China pack, including Yongle (China), Wu Zetian (China), and Qin Shi Huang the Unifier (China). Take a look at First Look further details on the Leaders can be found below:
When Zhu Di, Prince of Yan, ascended the throne, he took the name of Yongle. As emperor, he did not indulge in excessive luxuries, but it sought and received tribute from dozens of other countries. In the game, it likes civilizations with positive income per turn and dislikes those with negative income.
New skill: Lijia
All cities receive blueprints that allow them to convert 100% of their production into Gold or 50% of your choice between Food and Faith.Cities with more than 10 inhabitants receive extra +2 Gold, +1 Science, and +1 Culture per turn for each city dweller (requires Rise and Fall DLC pack or Gathering Storm DLC pack).
Wu Zetian (China)
Wu Zetian, the first and only woman to ascend the throne of China, shifted power away from powerful families in favor of a more centralized bureaucracy and, by requiring administrative controls for all, he guided Chinese politics towards a more meritocratic system. As empress regnant, she relied on her secret police to eliminate any would-be rivals, and in the game she’s definitely not more tolerant of opponents. She dislikes nearby armies and settlements, unless they are your own.
New ability: Imprisonment Manual
All Spies can operate at a higher level. For each successful offensive espionage mission, you gain 25% of the Culture and Science that the conquered city gained that turn. After discovering Defensive Tactics you receive a free indicator light.
Although he did not personally lead the troops, Qin Shi Huang earned the title “First Emperor of China”, standardized weights and measures, standardized Chinese writing and issued a new imperial currency. He is also remembered for creating what we know today as the Terracotta Army, built to protect him in the afterlife. He loves to recruit Barbarians in the game and doesn’t like other Civilizations trying to defeat them.
New ability: 36 Stratagems
Give all melee units the “Convert Barbarian” action. This action turns the Barbarian into your warrior.
Civilization VI: Leader Pass is a new season pass that adds 18 new playable leaders to Civilization VI. Content for Civilization VI: Leader Pass will be divided into six downloadable content packs scheduled for release in March 2023 on PC via Steam and Epic, macOS via Steam and the Mac App Store, and iOS via the App Store.