2K Games has announced that Civilization: Beyond Earth will be available exclusively for the PC on October 24. I think this is the first time I’ve written about a game’s launch date when the game in question actually has launches in it.
Players who pre-order the game (from select retailers) will receive the Exoplanets Map Pack, which includes six additional maps, all based on existing exoplanets:
- Kepler 186f: This lush forest planet is one of the oldest known Earth-like planets.
- Rigil Khantoris Bb: Orbiting the closest star to our solar system, the historical records of this arid continental planet’s settlement are well-preserved.
- Tau Ceti d: This planet of seas and archipelagos features a booming biodiversity and a wealth of resources.
- Mu Arae f: Tidally locked in orbit around a weak star, the southern hemisphere of this planet is a blistering desert where the sun never sets, while the northern hemisphere is perpetually in frozen darkness.
- 82 Eridani e: An alien world of scarce water and wracked by tectonic forces.
- Eta Vulpeculae b: A mysterious new discovery with unknown terrain.
And if you want to learn even about Civilization: Beyond Earth, be sure to check out the “Inside Look” video above where Lead Designers Will Miller and David McDonough discuss “details about the story, leaders, and [other] key features.” You can also find a brand new gameplay walkthrough after the break.
