Galactic Civilizations III

Imagine a day when humanity awakens to realize they share the galaxy with others. As humans venture into the stars, they encounter diverse alien civilizations, each with their own pasts and goals, striving for recognition. Select your species—be it Human, Drengin, Altarian, or numerous others—and guide your people into a prosperous era within one of the most expansive 4X strategy titles available!

Investigate cutting-edge technology, construct starships, and settle on new planets while addressing dangers and obstacles from unknown origins. Engage in trade discussions and alliances, conduct warfare, infiltrate rival factions, and elevate exceptional citizens. Once completed, start anew as one of the many included alien cultures, all possessing unique lore, tech trees, ship parts, and additional features.

This edition of Galactic Civilizations III includes the Crusade and Retribution expansions, along with the Mega Events DLC, delivering a significantly enhanced gameplay journey! Step into the role of a galactic commander now and determine: how will you govern your stars?

INFINITE REPLAYABILITY

Every match presents a variety of setup options—select map dimensions, planet and resource density, event frequency, and more to ensure a distinct experience each session. Galactic Civilizations III eliminates linear victory paths, offering multiple objectives to achieve success, such as military triumph, cultural influence, technological supremacy, or political unions. The inclusion of multiplayer modes lets you challenge not just the AI, but also actual players. Combined with a comprehensive custom ship designer, this guarantees an engaging adventure as you shape your galactic rule.

KEY FEATURES:

BASE GAME

• The definitive sandbox gameplay: Each session features a unique map, worlds, and obstacles to overcome on a grand scale. Compete against 16 to 100 adversaries.
  
• Diverse roads to victory: Succeed via military might, cultural infiltration, technological evolution, or political federation.
  
• Write your own saga: Every sandbox match allows you to craft a new historical future for your empire.
  
• Narrative campaign: Discover the ancient lore of alien races and a potential destiny for mankind.
  
• Extensive technology tree: Explore a tech web with vast breadth and complexity. Every faction offers unique specializations. Your choices define your playstyle and victory conditions.
  
• Faction & Ship Personalization: Design a civilization with a distinct aesthetic, vessels, technologies, and AI behavioral settings.
  
• Online Play: Battle online with buddies, supporting custom civilizations, saved sessions, and extra features.
  
• Complex economy: Every planet is distinct, featuring various resources that can alter your strategic approach each game.
  
• Planetary Governors: Assign specific leaders to manage individual worlds, handling construction decisions so you can focus on broader strategies.

RETRIBUTION EXPANSION

• Artifacts: Potent objects hidden on worlds grant immediate access to new powers.
  
• Hypergates: Build massive gateways that link to accelerate fleet movement across hyperspace.
  
• Major Civilizations - Drath and Korath: The scheming Drath manipulate galactic events, while the Korath pursue extermination. Both possess unique abilities, perks, and ship components.
  
• Supply ships: Transport resources and aid to other planets to boost their growth.
  
• Overhauled Technology Tree: A complete revision of the tech tree adds complexity and clarifies strategic research decisions.
  
• Retribution Campaign: The villainous Drengin Empire underestimated humanity's peaceful nature. This miscalculation could lead to their downfall.

CRUSADE EXPANSION

• Civilization Creator: Design a custom faction with a specific leader, beliefs, and traits. Personalize your fleet and write unique dialogue.
  
• Invasions: Recruit citizens as soldiers to conquer enemy planets. Strategize your assaults carefully while ensuring your home world remains secure!
  
• Espionage: Agents can pilfer tech, spread lies to cause chaos, sabotage rival worlds, or even eliminate key figures.
  
• Galactic Citizens: Influence your civilization's path with skilled individuals known as citizens. Pick from over a dozen unique roles like commander, engineer, farmer, and celebrity.

MEGA EVENTS

• Complex Decisions: Apply tactics and strategy to survive unforeseen challenges
  
• Galaxy-wide Events: Manage crises that affect the entire cosmos
  
• Guide your Civilization: Console your people through leader assassinations, decide on mysterious alien artifacts, confront the Dread Lords, and more.