When Civilization Online will launch, and other things you need to know

Civilization Online was announced two years ago, and we just told you more about how the game will work, but there are definitely many more questions left unanswered. Here are some of them, or at least, what you need to know.

Key personnel interview from G-Star 2014

When will Civilization Online launch?


“Very soon” for South Korea, 2K Games producer Garrett Bittner says, albeit “next year soon”. However, he also adds that there are no plans to share for now regarding publishing the game for the rest of the world. Bittner also says that 2K Games will look for publishing partners for other territories, rather than do it itself.

Why is Korea getting it first?


XL Games is based in South Korea, so that’s probably the best answer. However Bittner adds that the game studio provided an “interesting opportunity” with “talented developers.” XL Games knows the online space well, and loves the Civilization franchise. “It was a nice mix of talents that presented an opportunity to do something new in the space,” Bittner says.