Firaxis Games is a game development studio that creates strategy games for PC and consoles. Known for their popular franchises such as Civilization, XCOM, and Sid Meier's Pirates!, Firaxis Games has been producing critically acclaimed games since 1996.
Founded in 1996 by Sid Meier and Jeff Briggs.
The company was acquired by Take-Two Interactive in 2005.
Firaxis Games has produced many popular game franchises including Civilization, XCOM, and Sid Meier's Pirates!.
In 2016, the studio celebrated their 20th anniversary.
Firaxis Games has been recognized with numerous awards for their games.
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Civilization VI is a turn-based strategy game that challenges players to build and lead a powerful civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age.
XCOM 2 is a turn-based tactics game that puts players in charge of a resistance movement fighting against an alien occupation of Earth.
Sid Meier's Pirates! is an open-world action-adventure game that puts players in the role of a pirate captain in the Caribbean during the 17th century.
Firaxis is primarily focused on creating turn-based and real-time strategy games for PC and consoles. Their most popular franchises are Civilization and XCOM.
Yes, Take-Two Interactive acquired Firaxis Games in 2005.
Civilization VI is a turn-based strategy game where players build and lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Players must manage resources, research technologies, negotiate with other civilizations, and engage in battles on land and sea.
XCOM 2 is known for its challenging difficulty level. Players must manage resources, train soldiers, research technologies, and engage in tactical battles against a powerful alien enemy.
Sid Meier's Pirates! is an open-world action-adventure game where players take on the role of a pirate captain in the Caribbean. The game features a variety of activities, including trading, exploration, and naval battles. Players can also romance governors' daughters to earn rewards and reputation points.