

The polar regions currently retain most of all other water with large sheets of ice covering ocean and land, dwarfing Earth's groundwater, lakes, rivers and atmospheric water. While Earth may not contain the largest volumes of water in the Solar System, only Earth sustains liquid surface water, extending over 70.8% of the planet with its ocean, making it an ocean world.

Seed the Adventure: Establish your cultural identity by choosing one of eight different expedition sponsors, each with its own leader and unique gameplay benefits.From your choice of sponsor and the make-up of your colony, to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization, every decision opens up new possibilities.

As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world. As the human race struggles to recover, the re-developed nations focus their resources on deep space travel to chart a new beginning for mankind.Īs part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space. Set in the future, global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, a new world order and an uncertain future for humanity. About This Game Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award-winning Civilization series.
