In Sid Meier’s Civilization Beyond Earth you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier & create a new civilization in space Explore & colonize an alien planet research new technologies amass mighty armies build incredible Wonders & shape the face of your new world As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions From your choice of sponsor & the make-up of your colony to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization every decision opens up new possibilities Seed the Adventure Establish your cultural identity by choosing one of eight different expedition sponsors each with its own leader & unique gameplay benefits Assemble your spacecraft cargo & colonists through a series of choices that directly seed the starting conditions when arriving at the new planet Colonize an Alien World Explore the dangers & benefits of a new planet filled with dangerous terrain mystical resources & hostile life forms unlike those of Earth Build outposts unearth ancient alien relics tame new forms of life develop flourishing cities & establish trade routes to create prosperity for your people Technology Web To reflect progress forward into an uncertain future technology advancement occurs through a series of nonlinear choices that affect the development of mankind The technology web is organized around three broad themes each with a distinct victory condition Quest System Quests are injected with fiction about the planet & help to guide you through a series of side-missions that will aid in resource collection unit upgrades & advancement through the game Orbital Layer Build & deploy advanced military economic & scientific satellites that provide strategic offensive defensive & support capabilities from orbit Unit Customization Unlock different upgrades through the tech web & customize your units to reflect your play style Multiplayer Up to 8 players can compete for dominance of a new alien world Mod support Robust mod support means that you can customize & extend your game experience