Civ 6's next chunk of DLC adds Cthulhu-worshipping secret societies and more Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Civ 6's next chunk of DLC adds Cthulhu-worshipping secret societies and more Out next week on PC and consoles. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 14 Jul 2020 5 comments Civilization 6's second slice of DLC for the recently launched New Frontier expansion pass - titled the Ethiopia Pack - will be coming to PC and consoles next Thursday, 23rd July. The flagship addition this time, unsurprisingly, is the introduction of Ethiopia as a new civilisation with a new leader, and although developer Firaxis is saving details of both until closer to launch, it has shared more information on what's coming elsewhere. For instance, the Ethiopia Pack also introduces a new district type - the Diplomatic Quarter - which grants more culture for each delegation or embassy from a foreign civ, and reduces the level of spies targeting the district or an adjacent one. Plus, there're two new buildings: the Consulate grants additional influence each turn and reduces the level of enemy spies when they target its city or cities with encampments, and the Chancery grants additional science each time a city captures or kills a spy. Perhaps more interesting, though, are four Secret Societies, which arrive as part of a new optional mode. The Owls of Minerva are described as "puppet masters" with a focus on government, trade, and espionage, and they provide access to a fancied-up bank known as the Gilded Vault. The Hermetic Order is a group of scientists and alchemists with a focus on science, great people, and resources, and unlock a new map resources known as ley lines, alongside a new enhanced university building called the Alchemical Society. The Voidsingers, meanwhile, are your good old-fashioned Cthulhu cult (the tentacled one even makes an appearance in their logo), specialising in "religion, relics, and (dis)loyalty". They grant access to the Old God Obelisk, which replaces the monument, and the new Cultist unit. Lastly, there's the Sanguine Pact, a group of militaristic vampires who bring their own vampire units and castles that can teleport units between them. Once players are invited to join a society's ranks, a shadowy adviser will be added as a Governor, with four unique promotions. These are worldwide organisations, so don't need to be assigned to a specific city, and promotion effects apply to an entire civilisation. Civilization 6's Ethiopia Pack can be purchased on its own for £3.99 when it arrives on 23rd July, and is also available as part of the £32.99 New Frontier Pass, which promises a total of six updates. Frontier Pass owners also get two new Persona Packs, offering a leadership twist for Teddy Roosevelt and Catherine De Medici. Details of each's unique bonuses - along with more information on Secret Societies - can be found in Firaxis' latest developer update video. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store