Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is the second official expansion pack of the critically-acclaimed turn-based strategy video game Civilization IV. The expansion focuses on adding content to the in-game time periods following the invention of gunpowder, and includes more general content such as 11 new scenarios, 10 new civilizations, and 16 new leaders.

Overview

 * Corporations: A new gameplay feature, similar to religion allows players to create corporations and spread them throughout the world. Each corporation provides benefits in exchange for certain resources.


 * Espionage: Now available much earlier in the game, this expanded feature offers players many new ways to spy on opponents, stir citizen unrest and defend their government’s secrets.


 * Random Events: New random events such as natural disasters, pleas for help, or demands from their citizens will challenge players to overcome obstacles in order for their civilizations to prosper.


 * Advanced Starts: When starting the game in any era, this new option allows the player to purchase components for an already-developed nation.


 * Expanded Space Victory: Obtaining a space victory is now more difficult and requires more strategy and decision-making than before.


 * Expanded Diplomatic Victory: It is now possible to achieve diplomatic victories much earlier in the game, and to defy resolutions.


 * New Game Options: Beyond the Sword offers various new game options, like new world-types and the option to play any leader-civilization combination.