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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a game created by Sid Meier and Firaxis Games, released on October 24, 2014. Beyond Earth is not an expansion pack for Civilization V; it was released as a standalone game. It is said to be the spiritual successor to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. Lead designer David McDonogh has even said "For all the fans out there of Alpha Centauri, this is the game we have made for you." ^[1]

An expansion pack called Rising Tide was announced in May 2015, to be released in autumn 2015.

Plot

The story of the game takes place approximately 600 years from the present, when humans must leave Earth as a result of an event called "the Great Mistake". In the game, humanity travels through space to start a new life by colonising extraterrestrial planets.

Gameplay

Beyond Earth is unique to the Civilization series: in contrast to the other Civilization games, which take place across the historical periods of human history, it takes place in the distant future. Beyond Earth uses the Civ V engine (which means no stacking units, with the exception of civilian/military and orbital units and hexes).

The game also features a number of significant departures from the Civilization series. In the previous Civilization games, players assumed control of historical empires led by historical figures, each with preset personalities and unique features. In Beyond Earth, players can choose from anything they want at the game startup, from the one who sponsored their expedition to anything they brought to the new world, allowing players to create a customized civilization of their own. Unlike previous games which featured linear tech trees, Beyond Earth has a tech "web" which branches off in several directions.

[ Would it make sense somewhere in this Gameplay section to give a very basic, short description of broad strokes game play, e.g., it's a turn-based strategy game; goal/s; number of turns; maybe importance of health, territory, resources?? ]

Beyond Earth also has several affinities, similar to the Ideology feature in Brave New World. Affinities, as stated in the game, are overarching philosophies on human advancement that shape players' technological advancements. In addition, some of the in-game units are only available to a certain affinity. There are three available affinities to choose from in the game: Harmony, Supremacy, and Purity.

The Harmony affinity tries to co-exist with the planet, utilizes genetic modification, and is able to domesticate the native species. The Supremacy affinity puts its trust in advanced technology, and utilizes highly specialized units that aid each other in the field. The Purity affinity is attempting to make the planet into a new Earth by conquering and "Terra-forming" it.^[2]^[3]

Beyond Earth: Rising Tide

When Rising Tide was released, the sponsors were overhauled with Rising Tide-specific unique abilities. For example, PAC produces Diplomatic Capital whilst this is not possible in the base game. Unique abilities can additionally be upgraded with Diplomatic Capital and this is indicated with the x/y/z as to what changes as it is leveled.

Sponsor	Unique Ability	Capital	Leader
American Reclamation Corporation (ARC)	Covert operations are 30/40/50% faster and require 1/1/1 less intrigue levels to begin.	Central	Suzanne Fielding
Pan-Asian Cooperative (PAC)	The first Wonder in every city is free. +1/2/3 Diplomatic Capital from Wonders.	Tiangong	Daoming Sochua
People's African Union (PAU)	+10/15/25% Growth in Healthy cities and Specialists produce +1/1/2 of their yield.	Magan	Samatar Jama Barre
Franco-Iberia (FI)	Free Virtue for every 10/9/8 Virtues earned normally through Culture.	Le Coeur	Elodie
Kavithan Protectorate (KP)	Cities require 30/40/50% less Culture or Energy to expand tiles.	Mandira	Kavitha Thakur
Brasilia	War Score points increased by 30/40/50% and +1/2/3 Diplomatic Capital from each unit killed in combat.	Cidadela	Rejinaldo de Alencar
Polystralia	+2/3/3 Trade Routes in the Capital and +1/1/2 Trade Route(s) everywhere else.	Freeland	Hutama
Slavic Federation (SF)	Orbital units require 1/1/2 less Strategic resource(s) and start with 4/6/6 free Titanium, Geothermal and Petroleum resources.	Khrabrost	Vadim Koslov
Al Falah	City Developments increased by 150/175/200%.	Ard	Arshia Kishk
Chungsu	Begin with 1/1/2 Covert Agent(s) and gain 10/15/30 Science per Agent rank when successfully performing an operation. May make Planetfall at sea.	Jeongsang	Han Jae-Moon
INTEGR	Agreements cost 50/60/75% less Diplomatic Capital, and units and buildings cost 25/50/75% less Diplomatic Capital to purchase.	Weltgeist	Lena Ebner
North Sea Alliance (NSA)	Aquatic cities have 50/60/70% more Strength and cost 50/60/70% less Production to move. May make Planetfall at sea.	Deepcastle	Duncan Hughes

Base Game Beyond Earth Sponsors

Sponsor	Special Ability	Capital	Leader
American Reclamation Corporation (ARC)	Covert operations are 25% faster and cause 25% more intrigue.	Central	Suzanne Fielding
Pan-Asian Cooperative (PAC)	+10% Production towards Wonders +25% Worker speed	Tiangong	Daoming Sochua
People's African Union (PAU)	+10% Food in growing cities when Healthy All cities start with an Old Earth Relic	Magan	Samatar Jama Barre
Kavithan Protectorate	Cities and Outposts acquire new tiles twice as fast	Mandira	Kavitha Thakur
Brasilia	Units have a +10% Strength in melee combat Units have a +5 Heal when fortified	Cidadela	Rejinaldo de Alencar
Franco-Iberia	Gain a free Virtue for every 10 Virtues earned normally through Culture	Le Coeur	Élodie
Polystralia	Plus two trade routes in the capital	Freeland	Hutama
Slavic Federation	Orbital units stay in orbit 50% longer +50% Petroleum resources	Khrabrost	Vadim Kozlov

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Aliens

There are seven different wild alien species.
Aliens start out relatively docile.
You might not see some of the more advanced Alien units until later in the game.

Updates and Patches

The Beyond Earth winter 2015 update was released on March 11, 2015 and included a number of changes to the game. A comprehensive list of changes is located here.
New updates have been done since then.

Sid Meier's Starships connectivity

Beyond Earth can connect with Starships via a player's My 2K account, allowing for a transfer of assets and bonuses.

Maps

Inland Sea - Unlocked by achieving a domination victory.

Colonist types

Mercenaries - Unlocked by destroying a number of pirate ships. (confirmation needed)

Spacecraft types

Electromagnetic Sensor - Unlocked by conquering the Marauder homeworld.

Gallery

Screenshots

Concept Art

Videos

Civilization Beyond Earth Gameplay Demo - IGN Live E3 2014

Civilization Beyond Earth Instant Expert - The Science of Beyond Earth

Let's Play Civilization: Beyond Earth

Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization Beyond Earth - Official Livestream - Brasilia, Part 1

References

↑ http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/04/firaxis-takes-civilization-to-the-star-with-beyond-earth-announcement/
↑ Senior, Tom (April 12, 2014). "Civilization: Beyond Earth interview - everything you need to know about the new factions, aliens, technology and more". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
↑ Stapleton, Dan (April 12, 2014). "Firaxis Revisits Alpha Centauri With Civilization: Beyond Earth". IGN. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
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Note that the December 2014 patch changed some sponsors for balance:
- The Slavic Federation used to have Orbital units last just 20% longer and could receive a free technology when their first Orbital unit was launched. The patch removed the free technology from launching an Orbital unit, but increased the Orbital unit time and added the extra Petroleum resources.
- The People's African Union used to only get the +10% growth; the free Old Earth Relics were added in the patch.
- Brasilia only had the +10% Strength; the patch added the fortification bonus.
- Franco-Iberia used to receive a free technology for every 10 Virtues acquired in any way. This was changed to free Virtue for every 10 Virtues developed through Culture.

External links

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Civilization Series
Game	Expansion packs
Civilization	None
Civ II	Conflicts in Civilization Fantastic Worlds Test of Time
Civ III	Play the World Conquests
Civ IV	Warlords Beyond the Sword Colonization (Total conversion)
Civ V	Gods & Kings Brave New World
Beyond Earth	Rising Tide
Civ VI	Rise and Fall Gathering Storm New Frontier Pass

Official Spinoffs	Sid Meier's Colonization Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Alien Crossfire Civilization Revolution CivWorld Civilization Revolution 2 Sid Meier's Starships Civilization: Eras & Allies
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[1] ttp://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/04/firaxis-takes-civilization-to-the-star-with-beyond-earth-announcement/

[2] Senior, Tom (April 12, 2014). "Civilization: Beyond Earth interview - everything you need to know about the new factions, aliens, technology and more". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 14, 2014.

[3] Stapleton, Dan (April 12, 2014). "Firaxis Revisits Alpha Centauri With Civilization: Beyond Earth". IGN. Retrieved April 12, 2014.

[SponsorBalance-4] Note that the December 2014 patch changed some sponsors for balance:
The Slavic Federation used to have Orbital units last just 20% longer and could receive a free technology when their first Orbital unit was launched. The patch removed the free technology from launching an Orbital unit, but increased the Orbital unit time and added the extra Petroleum resources.

The People's African Union used to only get the +10% growth; the free Old Earth Relics were added in the patch.

Brasilia only had the +10% Strength; the patch added the fortification bonus.

Franco-Iberia used to receive a free technology for every 10 Virtues acquired in any way. This was changed to free Virtue for every 10 Virtues developed through Culture.

[5] The Slavic Federation used to have Orbital units last just 20% longer and could receive a free technology when their first Orbital unit was launched. The patch removed the free technology from launching an Orbital unit, but increased the Orbital unit time and added the extra Petroleum resources.

[6] The People's African Union used to only get the +10% growth; the free Old Earth Relics were added in the patch.

[7] Brasilia only had the +10% Strength; the patch added the fortification bonus.

[8] Franco-Iberia used to receive a free technology for every 10 Virtues acquired in any way. This was changed to free Virtue for every 10 Virtues developed through Culture.

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 The game also features a number of significant departures from the ''Civilization'' series. In the previous ''Civilization'' games, players assumed control of historical empires led by historical figures, each with preset personalities and unique features. In ''Beyond Earth'', players can choose from anything they want at the game startup, from the one who sponsored their expedition to anything they brought to the new world, allowing players to create a customized civilization of their own. Unlike previous games which featured linear tech trees, ''Beyond Earth'' has a tech "web" which branches off in several directions.
+[ Would it make sense somewhere in this Gameplay section to give a very basic, short description of broad strokes game play, e.g., it's a turn-based strategy game; goal/s; number of turns; maybe importance of health, territory, resources?? ]
 ''Beyond Earth'' also has several [[Affinities (CivBE)|affinities]], similar to the [[Ideology (Civ5)|Ideology]] feature in ''[[Civilization V: Brave New World|Brave New World]]''. Affinities, as stated in the game, are overarching philosophies on human advancement that shape players' technological advancements. In addition, some of the in-game units are only available to a certain affinity. There are three available affinities to choose from in the game: [[Harmony (CivBE)|Harmony]], [[Supremacy (CivBE)|Supremacy]], and [[Purity (CivBE)|Purity]].