Civilization VI available for preloading now

2K and Firaxis have announced that players are to able to pre-load Civilization VI in preparation for its release this week.

Along with the news of pre-loading availability, a launch trailer has been released which includes the theme music “Sogno di Volare”, composed by Christopher Tin. Tin’s composition, “Baba Yetu”, for Civilization IV won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.

It was the first time a a piece of music from a video game had been nominated.

Civilization VI will be available for PC on October 21.

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