Civilization 6 adding Kublai Khan, Vietnam, and more in latest New Frontier Pass DLC

Firaxis has detailed the contents of Civilization 6’s fifth New Frontier Pass DLC update, which arrives next Thursday, 28th January, bringing new leader Kublai Khan, new civilisation Vietnam, an economy-focussed game mode known as Monopolies and Corporations, and more.

The developer says it’s saving a more detailed breakdown of Vietnam, described as a “culture and terrain focussed” civilisation, for an upcoming First Look video, but teases that it’ll be lead by a still-mysterious “god-like figure whose achievements have become stuff of legend” that’s known for their “bravery, guerrilla tactics, and deadly temper”.

Also scheduled for a more thorough First Look reveal is the “jolly but ruthless conquerer” Kublai Khan, an alternative leader for the China and Mongolia civilisations, whose abilities are said to create “new and unique opportunities” during play.

Firaxis has thankfully been a little more forthcoming about the new Monopolies and Corporations game mode, explaining that it’s designed to offer “more robust economic gameplay” focussed on creating Industries around duplicate resources.

Industries provide powerful buffs to home cities – from increased yields to decreased production costs – alongside a steady supply of Great Merchant points. Once enough points have been accrued, Industries may be levelled into Corporations, and these can create Products to slot into the Stock Exchange and Seaport buildings, much like a Museum’s Great Works.