Civilization VI to get the New Frontier Pass on iPhone and iPad August 24

Civilization 6 New Frontier Pass (Image credit: Aspyr)

What you need to know

Aspyr has announced that Civilization VI will get the New Frontier Pass on iPhone and iPad soon.
The update will land on August 24.
The pass brings new civilizations and leaders to the game.

Aspyr has announced that Civilization VI on iPhone and iPad will get the New Frontier Pass on August 24, making a big update for the game.

Announced via Twitter, the move will see gamers gain new civilizations and leaders to play with among more changes that will get fans of the game excited.

Continue your quest to build your greatest empire with the Civilization VI - New Frontier Pass, featuring eight new civilizations and nine new leaders, and a variety of new gameplay content, including six new game modes.

We’re thrilled to announce that the New Frontier Pass is coming to Civilization VI for iOS on August 24th!

That’s just one week away 😱

Retweet to help spread the word! 📣https://t.co/F959Ovwc3U pic.twitter.com/TWkX9rKyc4We’re thrilled to announce that the New Frontier Pass is coming to Civilization VI for iOS on August 24th!

That’s just one week away 😱

Retweet to help spread the word! 📣https://t.co/F959Ovwc3U pic.twitter.com/TWkX9rKyc4— Aspyr (@AspyrMedia) August 17, 2021 August 17, 2021

As AppleInsider also notes, the big day will also see all existing DLC, as well as the base game, unlocked for just $4.99. The update that will add the New Frontier Pass will also include fixes for cross-platform saves and more.

Civilization VI is available on iPhone and iPad, although you'll need a pretty recent device to make the most of it.

Please make sure that your device is listed below. If your device is not listed below, the game will not work on your device!

iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPad Air 2
iPad Air (3rd Gen)
iPad Mini (5th Gen)
iPad 5th Gen (2017)
iPad Pro 9.7"
iPad Pro 10.5"
iPad Pro 11"
iPad Pro 12.9" (1st, 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen)

Not yet on the Civ train? The game can be downloaded from the App Store now. Players can play 60 turns of Civilization VI for free, too.

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