After the first wave of large colony ships left Earth, humanity's joy was short-lived.

Those left behind have entered into a violent struggle for the rapidly dwindling resources on their barren world.

These newcomers relied not on the idealism of their predecessors, but on opportunism, resilience, cruelty, and above all, a commitment to their own survival.



Beyond Earth expanded the Civilization franchise from its historical setting into possible science fiction futures.

Now, many decades after their first landing on a new planet, the proud survivors of the first expeditions beyond Earth look up to see the sky darkened by a new race of pioneers.

Rising Tide expands 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 "one more turn" towards a new vision for the future of humanity.



Characteristics:

- Colonize the ocean: Build floating settlements and access the natural resources hidden under the seas of the alien planet.
- The Ocean offers a fully replayable map, new game mechanics and strategic possibilities for players to rule their new world.
- Dynamic Leader Traits: Players and AI leaders alike unlock new traits through gameplay and activate different combinations to respond to the changing world.
- These dynamic Trait sets also provide benefits and add to the new Diplomacy system, governed by the new Fear and Respect attributes.
- Collect and combine powerful relics to unlock new perks, unit upgrades and buildings for your faction in the new world.
- By investing in multiple Affinities, instead of specializing in just one, players can unlock special Hybrid Affinity units and upgrades.