2K and Firaxis have announced that when Rise and Fall releases for Civilization VI, players will get the chance to play as Queen Wilhelmina, leader of the Dutch.


Her nearly 58-year reign is often remembered for her role maintaining Dutch neutrality during World War I and inspiring the Dutch resistance during World War II. Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom described the young Wilhelmina as pretty, polite, and intelligent, but Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany could attest to her wry wit.


The Dutch, well known for their trading, were blockaded by Allied forces by the close of WWI despite their claims of neutrality. Amidst all this, and around the wreckage of the world economy, Wilhelmina’s prudent investments would see her become one of the wealthiest people in the world.

With new units to enjoy as well, players will get to learn all new ways to play, hit up the official site to learn all about this new country. The expansion is set to release on February 8th for PC.