Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is an expansion for the iconic strategy fame from Firaxis Games that adds plenty of new features to the base game. The expansion includes ten new civilizations and sixteen new leaders for you to choose from in the game, as well as five new wonders and plenty of new units to add to your armies. 

With this expansion, you will be able to take on eleven challenging scenarios focused on the time periods after the invention of gunpowder. It also features new gameplay mechanics and allows you to create corporations that provide benefits in exchange for certain resources. Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword expands the espionage options with new ways of disrupting your opponents, and adds new events, such as natural disasters, that will have a great impact on your civilization. 

If you are a seasoned player and want to speed up the beginning of your games, the new Advanced Start feature lets you create a tailored empire and begin playing in the later part of the game. Be mindful that the expansion also improves the AI of the game so it delivers a consistent challenge no matter what option you choose.