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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

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First release
Oct 24, 2014
Developer
Firaxis Games
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award-winning Civilization series. Set in the future, global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, a new world order and an uncertain future for humanity. As the human race struggles to recover, the re-developed nations focus their resources on deep space travel to chart a new beginning for mankind. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world. As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions. From your choice of sponsor and the make-up of your colony, to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization, every decision opens up new possibilities.

Also known as civilizationbe_dx11.exe, Civilization: Beyond Earth

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 24, 2014
Mac
Nov 26, 2014
Linux
Dec 18, 2014
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
aliens, exploration, turn-based, soldier, robots
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