Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™

Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth introduces a sci-fi twist to the celebrated Civilization franchise. Join an expedition seeking a new home among the stars, guiding your followers to a fresh frontier, exploring and settling on an extraterrestrial world, and forging a new society in the cosmos.

Release Date 23 Oct, 2014
Publisher Aspyr (Mac) , 2K , Aspyr (Linux)
Genre Strategy
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux
81 Metacritic View on Steam

System Requirements

Component
Minimum
Operating System
Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7
Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz D
Intel Celeron B830 @ 1.80GHz D
Graphics
GeForce 8800 GT B
GeForce 705M B
Memory
2 GB
4 GB
Storage
8 GB
8 GB

Suggested PC Build

Minimum Build

  • CPU: Athlon 64 Dual Core 5600+
  • GPU: GeForce 8800 GT
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage: 8 GB
  • OS: Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7

Recommended Build

  • CPU: Intel Celeron B830 @ 1.80GHz
  • GPU: GeForce 705M
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 8 GB
  • OS: Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7

About This Game

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth brings a fresh sci-fi perspective to the renowned Civilization series. In a future where global instability has caused the collapse of modern society and a new world order has emerged, humanity faces an uncertain fate. As the race attempts to recover, reorganized nations pour resources into deep space travel to secure a fresh start for mankind. As the commander of an expedition tasked with locating a sanctuary beyond Earth, you will determine the future of the human race. Guide your population to a new horizon, establishing a new civilization in the void. Scout and settle an extraterrestrial planet, develop advanced technologies, raise formidable armies, construct magnificent Wonders, and mold the landscape of your new home. Throughout your voyage, you will face crucial choices. From selecting your sponsor and configuring your colony to deciding the ultimate trajectory of your society, every choice unlocks new opportunities. Features: Seed the Adventure: Define your cultural identity by selecting from eight expedition sponsors, each offering a unique leader and gameplay advantages. Customize your spaceship, cargo, and colonists through choices that dictate your starting conditions upon arrival. Colonize an Alien World: Navigate the risks and rewards of a planet characterized by hazardous landscapes, mysterious resources, and hostile life forms distinct from Earth's. Establish outposts, discover ancient alien artifacts, domesticate new species, build thriving cities, and set up trade routes to ensure your people's prosperity. Technology Web: Reflecting progress into an unknown future, technological advancements follow a nonlinear path that influences human development. The tech web is structured around three major themes, each associated with a specific victory condition. Orbital Layer: Construct and launch sophisticated military, economic, and scientific satellites to deliver strategic offensive, defensive, and support capabilities from orbit. Unit Customization: Access various upgrades via the technology web and tailor your units to match your preferred tactical approach. Multiplayer: Engage in competition with up to 8 players to dominate a new alien world. Mod support: Extensive modding capabilities allow you to personalize and expand your gameplay experience.