Playing with Fire (and Other Natural Disasters): The Sounds of Climate Change in Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm

Abstract

Abstract The Gathering Storm expansion to Sid Meier's Civilization VI introduces climate change as a game mechanic. However, this issue plays a miniscule role in the game's sound world, symbolizing its continued invisibility in the real world while also creating potential space for players to ponder individual and collective climate action.