Galactic Civilizations
The franchise that started it all for Stardock - the largest strategy sandbox ever made - Galactic Civilizations.
Win through warfare, planetary conquest, cultural domination, political alliances or technological supremacy. Galactic Civilizations is a space-based 4X strategy game set in the 24th century starting when humans have discovered a faster-than-light travel called Hyperdrive. Humans and aliens compete for domination of our galaxy. The player begins with only their home planet and must research new te
π In GalCiv IV, your civilization's beliefs and customs shape its destiny. π With 8 unique Ideologies, your Culture isn't just for flavorβit's key to unlocking powerful benefits for your empire.
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In , Influence is a game-changer! π It lets you expand borders and even flip enemy worlds without war. This week, our dev explores conquering through Culture and Influence instead of economics.
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The next installment to the highest rated 4X Space RTS game is now available on Steam! Get Sins of a Solar Empire II now.
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Building a strong economy is key in 4X games like Galactic Civilizations IV. Whether aiming for tech victory or military dominance, credits are crucial.
Learn how to master the economy and resources in our latest dev journal: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/4338740162766034607
New to Galactic Civilizations IV? π Check out our latest dev blog for tips on choosing the best tech path for your game!
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Last week, we shared tips on game settings for beginners. This week, we're diving into a key 4X feature often overlooked: "goodie huts" or Anomalies! π Discover how these hidden gems can boost your gameplay.
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New to Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova? π With 23 unique Core Civilizations and the AlienGPT custom builder, there's a lot to explore! Stay tuned as we break down the best game setup for first-time players! π
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π½ Attention GalCiv IV players! We've updated the Species Pack DLC with more species, multi-select portraits, and a new 'copy species' feature. Plus, enjoy minor tweaks, improved AlienGPT image generation, and bug fixes for all!
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Dive into the diverse Species Traits among Core Species, generic types, and new additions from the Species Pack. Discover how these traits shape your unique playstyle and answer your burning questions.
Read on: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/4178858570782059379
NOW OUT - Galactic Civilizations IV: Species Pack:
π Several New Species
π οΈ Create and Customize your Species
π Share Your Custom Species
𧬠Phenotypes
π Free v2.7 "Taxonomy" Update
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The Species Pack and free v2.7 "Taxonomy" update are coming in just a couple of days, June 20th. Let's have a first look: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/5997186379227225157
Livestream Announcement: The Species Pack and our next major update are coming this Thursday, June 20.
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Ever pondered the role of Citizens in Galactic Civilizations IV? π€ This week, we're diving deep into why theyβre crucial for making the gameplay truly engaging and exciting! π
Discover the magic behind the mechanics: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/4149583904665835031
New content is on the horizon, but the details are still under wraps. πΈ Join the GalCiv Discord for sneak peeks! Meanwhile, dive into the "Pressure vs. Sandbox" gameplay and customize your space empire! π
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πDev Journal #60 - Trade Routes & Diplomacy
This week, we're diving into the diplomacy system and how Trade Routes have transformed gameplay. It's more than just freighters & creditsβdiscover the strategic depths! π
Read on: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/4155212408110616003
Now Out: The Galactic Civilizations IV v2.6 "Reinforcements" Update
β¨ Visual overhaul for Terran ships
π οΈ Expanded ship customization
π Improved strategic zoom controls
π‘ Helpful loading screen tips
Dive in now: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/6180705524426524425
π Our next big update drops tomorrow featuring new ship models for the Terran Alliance & Terran Resistance. π Terran Resistance ships are now grittier, Terran Alliance ships boast a sleek, retro-futurist style.
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π Dev Journal #58 - Doctrine: Targeting Priority π― Dive into the final piece of our Doctrine system! Customize ship targeting orders with the Warlords expansion for strategic fleet combat. Control the galaxy, one ship at a time!
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π Enhance your warships' roles in fleet actions with Operational Abilities! π οΈ Rapidly repurpose existing Classes to dominate the shifting battlefield. Dive into the details in our latest developer journal!
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/4195742629903414916
π°οΈ Dev Journal #56 - Ship Types:
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From Tiny Fighters to Huge Dreadnaughts, each class offers distinct bonuses and roles within your fleet. With the Warlords expansion, strategy deepens, offering two types per hull size. Customize your armada and explore the strategic possibilities in ship design. π π
Today DasTactic takes a closer look at Warlords - one of his most anticipated DLCs.
My most highly anticipated DLC for 2024 is here ~ Galactic Civilizations IV ~ WARLORDS Click here for the Galactic Civilizations IV (GalCiv4) Steam Page: https://steam.gs/l/nuroq/dastasticPlease note: This series has been sponsored by Stardock ...
Join Nivarias, as he takes a relentless approach to the new Warlords expansion!
Galactic Civilizations IV WARLORDS - A New Beginning || FULL GAME 4X Space || Part 01 #sponsored Check-Out Galactic Civilization 4 on Steamπ http://steam.gs/l/zoyz6/nivariasGalactic Civilizations IV is a space-based 4X strategy game set in the 24th cent...
π Galactic Civilizations IV v2.5 & Warlords brought Ship Classes to the forefront of fleet battles! π Strategize with Ship Types & Doctrines for the upper hand. πΈ
Read more in this week's dev journal: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/4199119061817170511
π΄ **We're LIVE!** π΄
Join our Steam broadcast RIGHT NOW! Experience the depth of "Galactic Civilizations IV: Warlords" and the free v2.5 "Ares" update firsthand.
π Jump in here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1357210/Galactic_Civilizations_IV/
NOW OUT - Galactic Civilizations IV: Warlords:
- π― War Aims
- π Combat Doctrines
- βοΈ Invasion Tactics
- π New Ship Components
- π‘ New Technologies
- π°οΈ Starbase Capture Capabilities
- π Free v2.5 "Ares" Update
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π Tomorrow's the Big Day!
We're streaming LIVE at 1PM ET on Steam! Get a closer look at Galactic Civilizations IV: Warlords and the big v2.5 "Ares" update.
π Be there to explore War Aims, Combat Doctrines, Invasion Tactics, and more: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/4202495492897697571
Join us on Steam next week at 1PM ET for a special livestream event! Dive into the upcoming Galactic Civilizations IV: Warlords expansion and the v2.5 "Ares" update. Discover new strategies, features, and more.
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ππ Galactic Civilizations IV: Warlords drops April 18!
Explore some of the new features & get a peek at the v2.5 'Ares' update: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1357210/view/4202495492893511159