Civilization: Beyond Earth

In addition to this morning’s announcement that Civilization: Beyond Earth will be arriving on October 24, 2K Games and Firaxis are giving us a deeper look at gameplay. We told you about our E3 experience, but now you can see some what we did.

In the first video, narrated by co-lead designer Will Miller, you’ll get a look at some of the alien wildlife that will make your colonization more treacherous. You’ll also get your first look at the tech web, a better understanding of the three affinities (supremacy, harmony, and purity). And if you’ve been wondering about the orbital layer, this video will give you a clearly look at how it impacts ground troops.

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In the second video, Miller and co-developer David McDonough discuss the foundation of Civilization: Beyond Earth. You’ll learn a bit more about the geopolitical landscape on Earth prior to the colonization and the thinking behind the different leaders.

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In addition, you’ll hear the duo discuss the orbital layer and drop a choice Firefly reference. Civilization: Beyond Earth will be out this fall, on October 24.