What changed in Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ in 2015

67 updates · 22 main milestones · Jan 9, 2015 to Nov 30, 2015

  1. 13 events
    UI Improvementsui ux

    Various improvements made to the user interface.

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    Domination-focused plundering mechanicgameplay

    Allows players to plunder an opponent’s final city.

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    Additional Information on Artifact Rewardsgameplay

    New information provided regarding the rewards from artifacts.

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    Introduction of the Wonder Warnew content

    A new gameplay feature focused on Domination.

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    Updated Colors for Chungsuvisuals

    Visual update to the color scheme for the Chungsu faction.

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    Expansion of Black Market Covert Opgameplay

    Improvements made to the Black Market Covert Operation.

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    UI improvementsui ux
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    Expanded Black Market Covert Opgameplay

    Additional features and options added to the Black Market Covert Operation.

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    Updated colors for Chungsuvisuals

    Visual update for the Chungsu faction.

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    Enhanced Artifact rewards informationui ux

    Additional details about Artifact rewards have been added.

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    Various bug fixesbug fix
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    General Bug Fixesbug fix

    Various bug fixes implemented in the update.

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    Introduction of the Wonder Warnew contentMilestone

    A new gameplay feature focused on Domination and plundering of an opponent’s final city.

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  2. 13 events
    Introduction of Spoils of War and Black Marketnew contentMilestone

    New gameplay features added in Rising Tide expansion.

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    Trade Units Modificationsgameplay

    Updates to the mechanics and functionality of Trade Units.

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    UI Improvementsui ux

    User interface enhancements included in the patch.

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    Changes to War Score Systembalance change

    Adjustments made to how War Score is calculated and affects gameplay.

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    Covert Ops Enhancementsgameplay

    Changes made to the Covert Ops system to improve functionality.

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    Changes to War Score Systembalance change

    Adjustments made to how War Score is calculated and affects gameplay.

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    Various Bug Fixesbug fix

    General bug fixes implemented in the update.

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    Improvements to Trade Unitsgameplay

    Enhancements to the functionality of Trade Units.

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    Updates to Covert Opsgameplay

    Revisions made to the Covert Operations system.

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    Bug Fixes and UI Improvementsbug fix

    General bug fixes and improvements to user interface.

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    Combat Resolution Updatesgameplay

    Improvements to the combat resolution mechanics.

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    Introduction of Spoils of War and Black Marketnew contentMilestone

    New features added in the Rising Tide expansion.

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    Combat Resolution Changesgameplay

    Modifications to the combat resolution mechanics.

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  3. 3 events
    Rising Tide Expansion Launch Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Rising Tide expansion for Beyond Earth is set to launch on October 9.

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    Introduction of 3 New Hybrid Affinitiesnew contentMilestone

    Details on the new Hybrid Affinities coming to the Rising Tide expansion.

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    Introduction of 3 New Hybrid Affinitiesnew contentMilestone

    Details on the new Hybrid Affinities coming to the Rising Tide expansion.

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  4. 14 events
    Four New Factions Introducednew contentMilestone

    Players can choose from four new factions, including the Al Falah, a group of nomad explorers.

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    Overhauled Diplomacy SystemgameplayMilestone

    New layers of dynamic choices and options for shaping diplomatic relationships.

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    Rising Tide Expansion Pack Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Expansion pack for Civilization: Beyond Earth introducing aquatic gameplay, an overhauled diplomacy system, and hybrid Affinities.

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    Hybrid Affinity Units and Upgradesnew contentMilestone

    Players can invest in multiple Affinities to unlock hybrid units for the first time.

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    Rising Tide Expansion Pack Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Expansion pack for Civilization: Beyond Earth introducing aquatic gameplay, overhauled diplomacy system, and hybrid Affinities.

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    Four New Factions Introducednew contentMilestone

    Players can choose from four new factions, including the Al Falah, a group of nomad explorers.

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    New Aquatic Gameplay Featuresnew contentMilestone

    Players can build floating settlements and access natural resources hidden beneath the seas.

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    Exploration of New Biomesnew contentMilestone

    Players can explore the Primordial world, a new biome with volcanic activity.

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    New Artifact Systemnew contentMilestone

    Collecting and combining alien relics to unlock powerful benefits.

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    Hybrid Affinity Units and Upgradesnew contentMilestone

    Players can invest in multiple Affinities to unlock hybrid Affinity units for the first time.

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    New Aquatic Gameplay Featuresnew contentMilestone

    Players can build floating settlements and access natural resources hidden beneath the seas.

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    New Biome: Primordial Worldnew contentMilestone

    Explore a new untamed biome rife with volcanic activity.

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    Overhauled Diplomacy SystemgameplayMilestone

    New layers of dynamic choices and options for shaping diplomatic relationships.

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    Artifact System Introducednew contentMilestone

    Collecting and combining alien relics unlocks powerful benefits.

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  5. 6 events
    Terran Myth Culture Application Fixedbug fix

    New Terran Myth now correctly applies culture to trade routes between different factions.

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    Ectogenesis Pods Food Output Correctedbug fix

    Ectogenesis Pods now give the correct Food per population.

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    Ectogenesis Pods Food Output Correctedbug fix

    Ectogenesis Pods now give the correct Food per population.

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    Quantum Computer and Promethean Functionality Fixedbug fix

    Quantum Computer and Promethean now function correctly.

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    Terran Myth Culture Application Fixedbug fix

    New Terran Myth now correctly applies culture to trade routes between different factions.

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    Quantum Computer and Promethean Functionality Fixedbug fix

    Quantum Computer and Promethean now function correctly.

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  6. 16 events
    Major Revisions to Wondersbalance changeMilestone

    Wonders underwent a cost pass and effect changes to improve their usage and balance.

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    Friendly Aliens and Citizen Workbalance change

    Friendly aliens no longer prevent citizens from working plots, benefiting Harmony factions.

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    Trade Route Unlocking Changesbalance change

    Trade routes now unlock primarily through city population and require a Trade Depot for construction.

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    Exclusive Glacier Planet Map for my2K Usersnew content

    Players logging into their my2K account from Beyond Earth will receive an exclusive map: the Glacier planet.

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    Incoming Transmission Feature Addedui ux

    Added 'Incoming Transmission' to the main title screen for key information and updates.

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    General Bug Fixesbug fix

    Various bugs were fixed as part of the update.

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    Auto-Renew Route Option Addedbalance change

    An 'auto-renew route' option has been added for trade routes, as requested by players.

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    Various Bug Fixes Implementedbug fix

    The team fixed various bugs and made adjustments to the AI.

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    Auto-Renew Route Optionquality of life

    Added an 'auto-renew route' option for trade routes as requested by players.

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    Friendly Aliens No Longer Block Citizen Workbalance change

    Friendly aliens no longer prevent citizens from working plots, benefiting Harmony factions.

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    Incoming Transmission Featureui ux

    Added 'Incoming Transmission' to the main title screen for key information and updates.

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    Exclusive Glacier Planet Mapnew content

    Players logging into their my2K account from Beyond Earth will receive an exclusive map: the Glacier planet.

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    AI Adjustmentsai

    Adjustments made to the AI as part of the update.

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    Wonders Cost and Effect Revisionsbalance changeMilestone

    Major revisions to the costs and effects of Wonders based on player feedback.

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    User Interface Changes Madeui ux

    Various user interface changes were implemented to improve the overall experience.

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    Trade Route Unlock Changesbalance change

    Trade routes now unlock primarily through city population, preventing small cities from being massive trade hubs.

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  7. 2 events
    Nvidia Hotfix for Stability Issueshotbar

    Hotfix released for players using older NVidia video cards to improve stability and performance.

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    Nvidia Hotfix for Stability Issueshotbar

    Hotfix released for players using certain older NVidia video cards to improve stability and performance.

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