[GS] Future Update?

[Eagle Pursuit]

I have a little conspiracy theory that third expansion got delayed by sudden announcement of Humankind, as civ devs went 'oh damn we better finish civ6 development in excellent manner to not look bad next to newly emergent rival'.

The further they get into 2020, the more likely it will be that they have a head-to-head release.

 

[AvianBritish]

The further they get into 2020, the more likely it will be that they have a head-to-head release.

Wasn't XCOM 2: WOTC the same release day as Mario + Rabbids KB? So it wouldn't surprise me if they will pin the same release date for competition (although Nintendo/Activision choose the release date without 2K/FG knowing)

 

[criZp]

Wasn't XCOM 2: WOTC the same release day as Mario + Rabbids KB? So it wouldn't surprise me if they will pin the same release date for competition (although Nintendo/Activision choose the release date without 2K/FG knowing)

Mario and rabbits was not competition to XCOM lol. Also XCOM 2 expack and mario rabbits had their release dates announced on the same day at E3, total coincidence that the dates were the same.

 

[blackcatatonic]

I have a little conspiracy theory that third expansion got delayed by sudden announcement of Humankind, as civ devs went 'oh damn we better finish civ6 development in excellent manner to not look bad next to newly emergent rival'.

I doubt it would have a major impact on a planned release schedule if I'm honest but actually if anything I'd expect the reverse: let's get it done soon so we're not competing with this shiny new title.

 

[bbbt]

I doubt it would have a major impact on a planned release schedule if I'm honest but actually if anything I'd expect the reverse: let's get it done soon so we're not competing with this shiny new title.

Yeah I'd agree not much impact for marketing considerations. I'm sure this will raise Amplitude's profile (especially with Sega's backing) and is a direct analogue, but Amplitude doesn't really have a big market chunk. I'd guess a new Total War or Paradox release would be more of a consideration.

But in general I'd say the main consideration is actually just delivering it on budget and on time in Q1 for 2k's Q1 quarterly earnings. Because that's, frankly, the best way to keep the parent company off your back.

 

[The Kingmaker]

I’m expecting we’ll know within a week whether we’re getting an XP3 on the standard release timeline.

No Nov. announcement might not mean no XP3 ever, but it would probably mean no Feb. release.

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

I’m expecting we’ll know within a week whether we’re getting an XP3 on the standard release timeline.

No Nov. announcement might not mean no XP3 ever, but it would probably mean no Feb. release.

I would give them leeway into the first week of December, just because Thanksgiving is so late this year.

But otherwise agreed.

 

[Kwami]

Shouldn't we have seem some build activity if they were planning another XP announcement soon?

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

Shouldn't we have seem some build activity if they were planning another XP announcement soon?

I've discovered that it is possible for a developer to have a copy of a game on an unlisted Steam app where they can do QA and beta testing without scrutiny. I expect that is what they have done in order to avoid triggering leaks like what happened last year, if they are in fact preparing to release another expansion on the same release schedule as the previous two.

There are many other reasons to expect that they are still producing content for Civ VI.

 

[Cuneiform]

I’m expecting we’ll know within a week whether we’re getting an XP3 on the standard release timeline.

No Nov. announcement might not mean no XP3 ever, but it would probably mean no Feb. release.

I'm guessing if it turns out to be "just" additional content rather than a full Expansion pack, then because there's less things to Promote/Hype a December announcement is still feasable for a February release.

 

[RohirrimElf]

Are there any hints/dev talks pointing to any new content beyond a possible winter patch in a few weeks time?

It was 2 patches ago i believe that firaxis told us there are surprises to come + more content. But i have not payed much attention since then.

i quess all we have is speculation based on head developers and social media managers not saying much?

 

[Wielki Hegemon]

Ok. Now. When I was able to establish some nice jungle titles porn

And have boosted district production to adjacent yields

I expect to see third expansion teaser with The Maya next tuesday. Gretings to all civfanatics from Yukatan, Mexico.

 

[WillowBrook]

Are there any hints/dev talks pointing to any new content beyond a possible winter patch in a few weeks time?

It was 2 patches ago i believe that firaxis told us there are surprises to come + more content. But i have not payed much attention since then.

i quess all we have is speculation based on head developers and social media managers not saying much?

It's been pretty quiet since the September patch other than console port marketing. But I would have been surprised to see anything else as consoles are a big new potential market for the game, they don't want distractions.

 

[Alexander's Hetaroi]

i quess all we have is speculation based on head developers and social media managers not saying much?

It's been pretty quiet since the September patch other than console port marketing. But I would have been surprised to see anything else as consoles are a big new potential market for the game, they don't want distractions.

Don't forget that the last expansion ended up being leaked. Leaks for games have been going crazy and I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted to keep quiet and lay low.

 

[oakdragon]

A new iOS update has dropped, FWIW, with a GS IAP included.

 

[MrRadar]

A new iOS update has dropped, FWIW, with a GS IAP included.

Whoa! Complete radio silence about GS on iOS and now this? Why such discretion?

 

[pokiehl]

Whoa! Complete radio silence about GS on iOS and now this? Why such discretion?

I thought it was well-known that today Switch and iOS would get GS and that the PS4 and XB1 versions are coming.

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

I believe they mentioned it, but it hasn't gotten the same marketing that the console products have.

 

[WillowBrook]

Whoa! Complete radio silence about GS on iOS and now this? Why such discretion?

They'd mentioned it was coming, but I don't recall seeing a date. I'm guessing they didn't know when they'd get it done, and the marketing higher-ups decided that (1) marketing needed to focus on consoles as they expect more sales there but (2) since it was ready, they wanted it available before the Christmas shopping rush.

 

[MrRadar]

I thought it was well-known that today Switch and iOS would get GS and that the PS4 and XB1 versions are coming.

I skimmed over their Twitter posts and as far as I can see they advertise the release on PS4 and XBOX and expansions on Switch tomorrow, Nov 22, but not a word about GS on iOS. I never saw any answers to such questions that people asked on their Twitter posts. Apparently, Switch version has received a patch today, the but the expansions will come tomorrow. Anyway, that's great news. With my laptop in repair-shop for the moment, I've been time travelling back to vanilla version on Switch lately. I can't believe how many things I miss from both expansions. Can't wait to get home and see how the new game creation menu looks on Switch.