If you own the game, yes. This is the version you want sitting on your SSD. The stability improvements alone make it superior to the launch version of Anthology from two years ago.
If you are a new player looking at the Steam sale: Buy this. Do not buy the base game. Do not buy the Platinum edition. Anthology v1.0.12.68 is the "Directors Cut." Learning the game with all the systems (Loyalty, Disasters, World Congress) is overwhelming at first, but it is the only way the game feels complete. Sid Meiers Civilization VI Anthology v1.0.12.68...
World is no longer a static backdrop. Volcanoes erupt, rivers flood, droughts desiccate your lands, and sea levels rise due to CO2 emissions. You must build Flood Barriers or watch your precious districts sink. This version tweaks the CO2 intensity so late-game climate change feels urgent but not impossible to reverse. If you own the game, yes
Because this version includes every leader and system, the meta is significantly different than base-game. Key Fixes in v1
This is where the Anthology shines brightest. You can toggle optional modes:
You might see older versions (like 1.0.7.9 or 1.0.11.16) discussed online. Version 1.0.12.68 is critical because it represents the final major update following the conclusion of the Leader Pass (April 2023). This version includes:
Key Fixes in v1.0.12.68: This patch specifically addressed lingering AI logic issues with air combat, corrected several crash bugs related to the “Monopoly & Corporations” game mode, and rebalanced the “Heroes & Legends” mode so that heroes like Hercules and Sinbad are no longer game-breaking in the early Classical Era.