What changed in Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ in 2015
67 updates · 22 main milestones · Jan 9, 2015 to Nov 30, 2015
- 13 eventsDomination-focused plundering mechanicgameplay
Allows players to plunder an opponent’s final city.
SteamAdditional Information on Artifact RewardsgameplayNew information provided regarding the rewards from artifacts.
SteamExpansion of Black Market Covert OpgameplayImprovements made to the Black Market Covert Operation.
SteamUI improvementsui uxSteamExpanded Black Market Covert OpgameplayAdditional features and options added to the Black Market Covert Operation.
SteamEnhanced Artifact rewards informationui uxAdditional details about Artifact rewards have been added.
SteamVarious bug fixesbug fixSteamIntroduction of the Wonder Warnew contentMilestoneA new gameplay feature focused on Domination and plundering of an opponent’s final city.
Steam - 13 eventsIntroduction of Spoils of War and Black Marketnew contentMilestone
New gameplay features added in Rising Tide expansion.
SteamChanges to War Score Systembalance changeAdjustments made to how War Score is calculated and affects gameplay.
SteamChanges to War Score Systembalance changeAdjustments made to how War Score is calculated and affects gameplay.
SteamIntroduction of Spoils of War and Black Marketnew contentMilestoneNew features added in the Rising Tide expansion.
Steam - 3 eventsRising Tide Expansion Launch Datedlc releaseMilestone
Rising Tide expansion for Beyond Earth is set to launch on October 9.
SteamIntroduction of 3 New Hybrid Affinitiesnew contentMilestoneDetails on the new Hybrid Affinities coming to the Rising Tide expansion.
SteamIntroduction of 3 New Hybrid Affinitiesnew contentMilestoneDetails on the new Hybrid Affinities coming to the Rising Tide expansion.
Steam - 14 eventsFour New Factions Introducednew contentMilestone
Players can choose from four new factions, including the Al Falah, a group of nomad explorers.
SteamOverhauled Diplomacy SystemgameplayMilestoneNew layers of dynamic choices and options for shaping diplomatic relationships.
SteamRising Tide Expansion Pack Announceddlc releaseMilestoneExpansion pack for Civilization: Beyond Earth introducing aquatic gameplay, an overhauled diplomacy system, and hybrid Affinities.
SteamHybrid Affinity Units and Upgradesnew contentMilestonePlayers can invest in multiple Affinities to unlock hybrid units for the first time.
SteamRising Tide Expansion Pack Announceddlc releaseMilestoneExpansion pack for Civilization: Beyond Earth introducing aquatic gameplay, overhauled diplomacy system, and hybrid Affinities.
SteamFour New Factions Introducednew contentMilestonePlayers can choose from four new factions, including the Al Falah, a group of nomad explorers.
SteamNew Aquatic Gameplay Featuresnew contentMilestonePlayers can build floating settlements and access natural resources hidden beneath the seas.
SteamExploration of New Biomesnew contentMilestonePlayers can explore the Primordial world, a new biome with volcanic activity.
SteamNew Artifact Systemnew contentMilestoneCollecting and combining alien relics to unlock powerful benefits.
SteamHybrid Affinity Units and Upgradesnew contentMilestonePlayers can invest in multiple Affinities to unlock hybrid Affinity units for the first time.
SteamNew Aquatic Gameplay Featuresnew contentMilestonePlayers can build floating settlements and access natural resources hidden beneath the seas.
SteamNew Biome: Primordial Worldnew contentMilestoneExplore a new untamed biome rife with volcanic activity.
SteamOverhauled Diplomacy SystemgameplayMilestoneNew layers of dynamic choices and options for shaping diplomatic relationships.
SteamArtifact System Introducednew contentMilestoneCollecting and combining alien relics unlocks powerful benefits.
Steam - 6 eventsTerran Myth Culture Application Fixedbug fix
New Terran Myth now correctly applies culture to trade routes between different factions.
SteamEctogenesis Pods Food Output Correctedbug fixEctogenesis Pods now give the correct Food per population.
SteamEctogenesis Pods Food Output Correctedbug fixEctogenesis Pods now give the correct Food per population.
SteamQuantum Computer and Promethean Functionality Fixedbug fixQuantum Computer and Promethean now function correctly.
SteamTerran Myth Culture Application Fixedbug fixNew Terran Myth now correctly applies culture to trade routes between different factions.
SteamQuantum Computer and Promethean Functionality Fixedbug fixQuantum Computer and Promethean now function correctly.
Steam - 16 eventsMajor Revisions to Wondersbalance changeMilestone
Wonders underwent a cost pass and effect changes to improve their usage and balance.
SteamFriendly Aliens and Citizen Workbalance changeFriendly aliens no longer prevent citizens from working plots, benefiting Harmony factions.
SteamTrade Route Unlocking Changesbalance changeTrade routes now unlock primarily through city population and require a Trade Depot for construction.
SteamExclusive Glacier Planet Map for my2K Usersnew contentPlayers logging into their my2K account from Beyond Earth will receive an exclusive map: the Glacier planet.
SteamIncoming Transmission Feature Addedui uxAdded 'Incoming Transmission' to the main title screen for key information and updates.
SteamAuto-Renew Route Option Addedbalance changeAn 'auto-renew route' option has been added for trade routes, as requested by players.
SteamVarious Bug Fixes Implementedbug fixThe team fixed various bugs and made adjustments to the AI.
SteamAuto-Renew Route Optionquality of lifeAdded an 'auto-renew route' option for trade routes as requested by players.
SteamFriendly Aliens No Longer Block Citizen Workbalance changeFriendly aliens no longer prevent citizens from working plots, benefiting Harmony factions.
SteamIncoming Transmission Featureui uxAdded 'Incoming Transmission' to the main title screen for key information and updates.
SteamExclusive Glacier Planet Mapnew contentPlayers logging into their my2K account from Beyond Earth will receive an exclusive map: the Glacier planet.
SteamWonders Cost and Effect Revisionsbalance changeMilestoneMajor revisions to the costs and effects of Wonders based on player feedback.
SteamUser Interface Changes Madeui uxVarious user interface changes were implemented to improve the overall experience.
SteamTrade Route Unlock Changesbalance changeTrade routes now unlock primarily through city population, preventing small cities from being massive trade hubs.
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