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Civ 6 Hillier Hills Glitch? The Gameback That Went Viral
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Civ 6 Hillier Hills Glitch? The Gameplay Bug That Went Viral is a map placement bug that locks hills inside cities. This exploit removes work slots and blocks district adjacency. Studies indicate players shared clips that pushed the bug into mainstream visibility.
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Unexpected benefits appear when cities claim hill tiles early. Because terrain locks upon founding, you keep hills without maintenance cost. Research shows this creates surprising production and yields advantages.
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Normally, hills slow early growth and demand builders. Here, they feed specialist slots inside the city center. One line takeaway secure hills inside your first city for steady early power.
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Q: Is this bug patched in current versions?
A: Developers fixed it in recent updates; older saves may still show the effect.
Q: Can I use this tactic in competitive multiplayer?
A: Avoid it; matches enforce patch compliance and exploit bans.
