Civilization VI – Montezuma and the Aztecs

Montezuma the First returns to Civilization once more as a strong, early game military power who may be out of his youth, but is more than ready to rip the still-beating hearts of his enemies’ right out of their chests. Montezuma’s unique ability is “Gifts for the Tlatoani,” which makes amenities (similar to Civ IV’s happiness-generating luxuries) give bonuses to military units and their fighting power. War and amenities are linked again by the Aztec’s unique tlachtli (Aztec basketball arena) tile improvement which generates happiness, faith, and great general points.

Just like in Civilization V, the early game warrior is replaced with a unique unit, the eagle warrior, which turns defeated enemies into builders. Because the eagle warrior and tlachtli are available so early in the game, Montezuma can be considered an early-game focused civ with the edge when it comes to happiness and quick military conquest.

The Aztec Montezuma brings the total confirmed civ count up to six, with Queen Victoria for England, Qin Shi Huang for China, Teddy Roosevelt for the USA, Cleopatra for Egypt, and Hojo Tokimune for Japan. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is launching on Oct 21st for Windows PC.

Official Press Release

2K and Firaxis Games today revealed that Montezuma I will lead the Aztecs in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI and starting today, those who pre-order Civilization VI will exclusively gain early access* to the Aztec civ, when the game launches on October 21, 2016. After 90 days, this content will unlock for all Civilization VI players at no additional charge.

Montezuma I, born in 1398, was the fifth king of the city of Tenochtitlan and second emperor of the Aztecs. His 29-year reign was categorized by a major consolidation and expansion of the Aztec Empire, also known as the Triple Alliance, as well as enacting a new series of sumptuary laws – which aim to curb rampant consumption of goods and decadent lifestyles – that reinforced an already existing class system permeating every facet of Aztec life.

Montezuma I’s reign ended when he passed away from unknown causes in 1469 AD. He was succeeded by his 19-year-old son Axayacatl, who later sired Montezuma II – the Aztec leader who managed to lose it all to Hernan Cortes and his group of conquistadors.

For more information, please see 2K’s official Civilization blog: http://steamcommunity.com/app/289070/allnews/.

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