Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide
Oct 08, 2015 11 years ago
After the first wave of great colony ships departed Earth, the jubilation of humanity was short-lived. Those left behind fell into a violent struggle over the quickly-diminishing resources on their barren home world. From this tumultuous time, four new factions arose. These newcomers were grounded not in the idealism of their predecessors, but on opportunism, resilience, ruthlessness, and above all a commitment to their own survival. Now, many decades after their first landfall on a new planet, the proud survivors of the first expeditions beyond Earth look up to see the skies darkened by a new breed of pioneers. Beyond Earth extended the Civilization franchise from its historical setting into the possible futures of science fiction. Rising Tide extends Beyond Earth to new frontiers on the planet’s surface and beneath its seas, adding even more choices and diplomatic options as you continue to build “just one more turn” toward a new vision for the future of humanity.
What it’s like
Rising Tide revitalizes the sci-fi 4X experience by introducing a dynamic verticality to the alien planet, allowing players to explore lush surface biomes and dive into deep-sea trenches. This expansion fundamentally shifts the diplomatic landscape, replacing traditional trade routes with a fluid 'floating' economy where resources are traded via airships and submarines. The tone remains one of desperate survival and opportunistic ambition, as new factions emerge from Earth's ruins to claim a future on an unfamiliar world. Gameplay is defined by this enhanced exploration and the strategic depth of managing underwater infrastructure alongside surface settlements. While the core turn-based structure feels familiar, the new mechanics add significant variety to city planning and resource management. The atmosphere is thick with the promise of discovery, supported by polished visuals that highlight the contrast between barren wastelands and vibrant ocean depths.
Strong in Exploration / WorldGameplay / MechanicsAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicPacingProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build VarietyVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The expansion relies heavily on the base game's framework, so players without Beyond Earth will find little value. Additionally, some users report diplomatic and war/peace systems as buggy or broken at launch, requiring patience with technical stability.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from gamespot.com, metacritic.com, opencritic.com, ztgd.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 08, 201511 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 08, 201511 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 08, 201511 years ago |
