This is the full text of 2K Games's 16/3/2017 press release.

Today, 2K and Firaxis Games announced that a free playable demo of Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, the latest installment in the Civilization series and winner of Strategy Game of the Year from IGN, PC Gamer and the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, is available starting today for Windows PC on Steam at http://2kgam.es/CivilizationVI.

Players who download the Sid Meier’s Civilization VI demo will be able to play as China, led by Qin Shi Huang and take their first steps building a new civilization for up to 60 turns in to the game. For those completely new to the Civilization series the demo also includes the tutorial from the full game to introduce and guide beginners to the world of Civilization.

Alongside the release of the demo, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI will be part of the ‘2K Publisher Sale’ starting today for Windows PC on Steam, where Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Digital Deluxe, and premium DLC packs will be available for purchase at a discounted price for a limited time http://2kgam.es/CivilizationVI.