About this bundle

Support the on-going development of Galactic Civilizations IV while also getting a great deal on the upcoming expansions and DLC. The Galactic Civilizations IV Expansion Pass includes the following content:

GALACTIC CIVILIZATIONS IV: SOUNDTRACK (RELEASED)

Enjoy hours of brand-new, high-fidelity music that is designed to bring you into the deep lore of Galactic Civilizations.

GALACTIC CIVILIZATIONS IV: TALES OF CENTAURON (RELEASED)

Dive into the 24th-century Centauron sector, a melting pot of galactic powers like the Drengin Empire and the Altarians. This DLC enriches Galactic Civilizations IV with unique technologies, planetary improvements, and starship components. Experience dozens of new lore-driven events that bring the galaxy's story to life. These features also extend to custom civilizations sharing traits with canon species, offering a more personalized and immersive gameplay. "Tales of Centauron" promises an expanded, dynamic universe, deepening your strategy and narrative experience in the Galactic Civilizations saga.

GALACTIC CIVILIZATIONS IV: WARLORDS (RELEASED)

The Warlords expansion revolutionizes combat in Galactic Civilizations IV, offering players the ability to craft their own military doctrines. These doctrines dictate ship behavior in combat, enabling you to design new ship classes and establish a strategic order of battle, enhancing control over engagements without micromanaging each fight.

Warlords introduces War Aims, a feature allowing you to define specific victory conditions and engage in wars with limited objectives. Whether it's demolishing starbases or capturing planets, the War Planning interface lets you set precise conquest goals. Your war's popularity and support hinge on its justification, adding a layer of strategic public opinion to your military campaigns.

Additionally, Warlords significantly upgrades the combat system, allowing for more intricate ship designs and detailed after-action reports. This paves the way for an intense arms race, where every decision and design can tip the balance of power. Prepare for a deeper, more strategic warfare experience in the Galactic Civilizations universe.

GALACTIC CIVILIZATIONS IV: SPECIES PACK (RELEASED)

Expand your universe with the Galactic Civilizations IV Species Pack! This exciting DLC introduces a host of new alien species, along with powerful tools to create, customize, and share your unique species with the community.

The new features include the discovery and interaction with several new species such as Gaseous species, Mollusks, and Mammalians, each with unique traits. Players can design and customize these species, choosing specific strengths, weaknesses, advisor pictures, and citizen appearances. Additionally, a built-in tool allows sharing customized species with other players online.

With the Galactic Civilizations IV Species Pack, the galaxy is more diverse and dynamic than ever. Enhance your gameplay by introducing new species and enjoy the creativity of the community through shared species creations. Dive into a richer, more expansive universe today!

GALACTIC CIVILIZATIONS IV: MEGASTRUCTURES (RELEASE DECEMBER 10, 2024)

Elevate your civilization with the Megastructures expansion for Galactic Civilizations IV, where you can construct awe-inspiring megastructures that reshape the cosmos. Each megastructure offers unique benefits and challenges, requiring strategic planning and resource management.

Megastructures:

• Dyson Spheres: These ultimate energy engines drive your civilization's growth, with energy output influenced by their host stars, making energy-rich white stars particularly valuable.
  
• Stellar Nexus: The customizable core of your civilization, the Stellar Nexus can be upgraded with Nexus Augments that provide powerful effects based on its host star's color.
  
• Stellar Gateways: Revolutionize travel by linking distant black holes, enabling rapid military maneuvering and trade. Form alliances through the Open Gateways Treaty to enhance cooperation.
  
• Ringworlds: Construct colossal Class 39 artificial planets to support vast populations and ensure your civilization's legacy. These structures provide tile bonuses influenced by their host stars.

New Quests and Events:
Discover cosmic secrets through quests that unveil Ruined Ringworlds and ancient technologies, allowing you to create powerful Improvements and upgrade Orbital Improvements for extended reach.

As you expand your influence, rival empires will notice, leading to new diplomatic interactions, alliances, or conflicts. The Megastructures expansion encourages players to think bigger and redefine their galactic ambitions in Galactic Civilizations IV. Embrace the challenge and elevate your civilization to new heights!

GALACTIC CIVILIZATIONS IV: TALES OF THE ARNOR (RELEASE Q1 2025)

Discover the ancient secrets of the galaxy in "Tales of the Arnor," the latest expansion for Galactic Civilizations IV. This expansion delves into the lore of the Mithrilar, the original guardians of the universe, and their creation, the Arnor – a Precursor civilization that journeyed to the Milky Way during its nascent stages. Players encounter relics of the Arnor scattered across the galaxy, uncovering the history of the fabled Precursor Wars and the enigmatic Dread Lords.

"Tales of the Arnor" enriches the Galactic Civilizations universe with a plethora of new elements: unique artifacts, engaging events, innovative components, mission-driven gameplay, and story-rich content. This expansion not only adds depth to the game's narrative but also enhances the player's experience with fresh building blocks for each civilization's journey.

Every playthrough becomes a unique tale, weaving the story of your civilization in a universe that's never the same twice. Immerse yourself in the ancient mysteries and forge your path in the epic saga of Galactic Civilizations IV.