- Environmental effects
Volcanoes, storms (blizzards, sand storms, tornados, hurricanes), climate change, floods, and droughts. - Power and consumable resources
Strategic resources play an additional role in Gathering Storm. These resources are now consumed in power plants to generate electricity for your cities. - Initially you’ll be powering your most advanced buildings by burning carbon-based resources like Coal and Oil, but renewable energy sources also unlock as you progress to current-day technologies.
- Your choices about resource usage will directly affect the world’s temperature and can cause melting ice caps and rising sea levels.
- Engineering projects
Shape the world around your empire to overcome unfavorable land conditions by making improvements like canals, dams, tunnels and railroads. - When settling cities, consider the flood risk to coastal lowland areas, but keep in mind that in the late-game, new technologies like Flood Barriers can be used to protect these tiles.
- World congress
Make your voice heard among the other leaders of the world. Earn Diplomatic Favor through Alliances, influencing city-states, competing in World Games, and more. - Use Diplomatic Favor to extract promises from other leaders, vote on Resolutions, call a Special Session to address an emergency, and increase the weight of your votes in your quest to achieve the new Diplomatic Victory.
- 21st century technologies & civics
A new era has been added to the Technology and Civics trees. Combat new environmental effects with speculative ideas such as relocating your population out to seasteads and developing technologies to recapture carbon emissions. - New leaders and civs
Nine new leaders from eight new civilizations are introduced. Each brings unique bonuses and gameplay, as well as a total of nine unique units, four unique buildings, three unique improvements, two unique districts and one unique governor. - New scenarios:
- The Black Death
The Black Death ravaged Europe and western Asia in the mid-14th century, killing a greater share of the population than any other event in world history. - The pandemic killed millions, ruined economies, upended political dynasties and transformed the face of the Western world. Your task is to lead your nation through the calamity: keep your population alive, your economy strong, and your faith unshaken amidst a world of terror and desperation.
- War Machine
At the outset of WWI, the German Imperial Army had a daring plan: invade neutral Belgium and then rush the French heartland before they could mobilize to resist. If successful, the German forces would capture Paris within a month and end their resistance forever. - In counter, the French command prepared Plan 17, an all-out onslaught designed to meet and stop a German offensive. When war was declared, both armies swung into motion and set up one of the most incredible and shocking military campaigns in world history.
- In this multiplayer scenario, players take the side of one of these two great powers at this same precipice. As Germany, your task is to capture Paris. As France, your task is to prevent its capture. The clock is ticking, and the enemy is moving. Advance!
- More new content
Seven new world wonders, seven natural wonders, 18 new units, 15 new improvements, 9 new buildings, 5 new districts, 2 new city sets, 9 new techs and 10 new civics have been added. - Improved gameplay systems
The Espionage system has been enhanced with new options, the Culture and Science Victories have been updated, new Historic Moments have been added, and additional improvements have been made to other existing systems. - This content requires the base game Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI in order to play.
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Sid Meier’s Civilization: Gathering Storm – Windows [Digital]
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Additional information
Platform | Windows, Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch – OLED Model / Nintendo Switch Lite |
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Color Category | Multi |
Game Franchise | Sid Meier’s Civilization |
Game Series | VI |
Model Number | DIGITAL ITEM |
Publisher | 2K |
Software Format | Digital |
Developer | 2K |
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts | Not available |
Product Name | Sid Meier's Civilization: Gathering Storm |
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor | Not available |
Brand | 2K |
Compatible Platform(s) | Windows |
Software Client Required for Use | Steam |
ESRB Rating | E10+ (Everyone 10+) |
Video Game Content Included | Expansion pack |
UPC | 400063195949, 045496683597 |
Reviews (6)
Borivera57 –
I love playing Civ 6 but it was getting a little boring, the new addition is great.
summer –
Got this for a gift for my boyfriend, and he absolutely loves it. I would recommend this!
TallRetChap –
The changes make the game more realistic though it also makes it longer. I would like it better if they kept all of the old leaders, especially of the US, when they add leaders. Likewise some of the changes need to be fine tuned and there might be a bug causing an occasional crash. However it could have been a flaw in my computer. Overall a nice upgrade, and perhaps eventually it will be IPad friendly?!
Todd –
Great add on, it changes game play dramatically. There are a few bugs as I have had a Spy get stuck in nowhere after he was mid-mission when a city flipped to join my Civilization. It’s also impossible for a city built on a lowland to build a flood barrier once the city is partially flooded.
GamerDad –
I read all the other reviews and bought it anyway. I am enjoying every moment of gameplay!
Aetherlith –
Building off of the success of the 2016 release Sid Meier’s Civilization, Gathering Storm expands past the experience of the base game. Countless mechanics and additional systems help create a Civ title that reigns as a modern expression of a strategy title. Choosing to avoid industries that create emissions from fossil fuels may lead to a diplomatic victory moments before another leader wins by Science Cultural Diplomacy or Domination. Our sea levels are rising! Will Civilization stand the test of time? Great with friends and a near necessary expansion for Civilization fans. Don’t let the change of the art style turn you away. I was not thrilled with the leader models at first but personality is unique and memorable. With 706 hours on V I was hesitant to commit to a new entry. VI with R&F & GS is a fantastic strategy game for players returning to the genre or newcomers.