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Sid Meier's Civilization: Gathering Storm - Windows [Digital]

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Conquer the world in this digital download of the Civilization VI: Gathering Storm expansion for PC. Negotiate with other leaders in the World Congress, research new technologies and take on the world as eight new civilizations. This Civilization VI: Gathering Storm expansion pits players against the elements with the introduction of devastating natural disasters. This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit to learn more.
  • Details
    • Genre: Turn Based Strategy
  • Key Specs
    • ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Windows
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: 2K
    • Model Number: DIGITAL ITEM
    • Product Name: Sid Meier's Civilization: Gathering Storm
    • Publisher: 2K
    • Developer: 2K
  • Game Details
    • Genre: Turn Based Strategy
    • Game Franchise: Sid Meier’s Civilization
    • Game Series: VI
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Windows
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Expansion pack
    • Software Client Required for Use: Steam (The software, application, website, or authentication needed to use or play the software. The user may be required to download additional software or login to a service to use the software.)
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    • UPC: 400063195949

Conquer the world in this digital download of the Civilization VI: Gathering Storm expansion for PC. Negotiate with other leaders in the World Congress, research new technologies and take on the world as eight new civilizations. This Civilization VI: Gathering Storm expansion pits players against the elements with the introduction of devastating natural disasters.

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  • Environmental Effects: Volcanoes, storms (blizzards, sand storms, tornados, hurricanes), climate change, floods, and droughts.
  • Power And Consumable Resources: Strategic resources play an additional role in Gathering Storm. These resources are now consumed in power plants to generate electricity for your cities.
  • Engineering Projects: Shape the world around your empire to overcome unfavorable land conditions by making improvements like canals, dams, tunnels and railroads.
  • World Congress: Make your voice heard among the other leaders of the world. Earn Diplomatic Favor through Alliances, influencing city-states, competing in World Games, and more.
  • 21st Century Technologies & Civics: A new era has been added to the Technology and Civics trees. Combat new environmental effects with speculative ideas such as relocating your population out to seasteads and developing technologies to recapture carbon emissions.
  • New Leaders And Civs: Nine new leaders from eight new civilizations are introduced. Each brings unique bonuses and gameplay, as well as a total of nine unique units, four unique buildings, three unique improvements, two unique districts and one unique governor.
  • The Black Death: The Black Death ravaged Europe and western Asia in the mid-14th century, killing a greater share of the population than any other event in world history.
  • War Machine: At the outset of WWI, the German Imperial Army had a daring plan: invade neutral Belgium and then rush the French heartland before they could mobilize to resist. If successful, the German forces would capture Paris within a month and end their resistance forever.
  • More New Content: Seven new world wonders, seven natural wonders, 18 new units, 15 new improvements, 9 new buildings, 5 new districts, 2 new city sets, 9 new techs and 10 new civics have been added.
  • Improved Gameplay Systems: The Espionage system has been enhanced with new options, the Culture and Science Victories have been updated, new Historic Moments have been added, and additional improvements have been made to other existing systems.
  • Environmental Effects: Volcanoes, storms (blizzards, sand storms, tornados, hurricanes), climate change, floods, and droughts.
  • Power And Consumable Resources: Strategic resources play an additional role in Gathering Storm. These resources are now consumed in power plants to generate electricity for your cities.
  • Engineering Projects: Shape the world around your empire to overcome unfavorable land conditions by making improvements like canals, dams, tunnels and railroads.
  • World Congress: Make your voice heard among the other leaders of the world. Earn Diplomatic Favor through Alliances, influencing city-states, competing in World Games, and more.
  • 21st Century Technologies & Civics: A new era has been added to the Technology and Civics trees. Combat new environmental effects with speculative ideas such as relocating your population out to seasteads and developing technologies to recapture carbon emissions.
  • New Leaders And Civs: Nine new leaders from eight new civilizations are introduced. Each brings unique bonuses and gameplay, as well as a total of nine unique units, four unique buildings, three unique improvements, two unique districts and one unique governor.
  • The Black Death: The Black Death ravaged Europe and western Asia in the mid-14th century, killing a greater share of the population than any other event in world history.
  • War Machine: At the outset of WWI, the German Imperial Army had a daring plan: invade neutral Belgium and then rush the French heartland before they could mobilize to resist. If successful, the German forces would capture Paris within a month and end their resistance forever.
  • More New Content: Seven new world wonders, seven natural wonders, 18 new units, 15 new improvements, 9 new buildings, 5 new districts, 2 new city sets, 9 new techs and 10 new civics have been added.
  • Improved Gameplay Systems: The Espionage system has been enhanced with new options, the Culture and Science Victories have been updated, new Historic Moments have been added, and additional improvements have been made to other existing systems.
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Q: How does the Gathering Storm expansion change strategic resources?

A: Strategic resources are consumed in power plants to generate electricity for your cities.

Q: What are some of the environmental effects introduced in the Gathering Storm expansion?

A: Volcanoes, storms, climate change, floods, and droughts are some of the environmental effects you'll encounter.

Q: Does this expansion include new civilizations to play?

A: Yes, there are nine new leaders from eight new civilizations.

Q: How has the espionage system been improved in this expansion?

A: The espionage system has been enhanced with new options in the Gathering Storm expansion.

Q: Is this a stand-alone game or an expansion?

A: This is an expansion pack for the Civilization VI game.

Q: What kind of new content does the Gathering Storm expansion add to Civilization VI?

A: This expansion pack includes seven new world wonders, seven natural wonders, 18 new units, 15 new improvements, 9 new buildings, 5 new districts, 2 new city sets, 9 new techs, and 10 new civics.

Q: What do engineering projects allow you to do in the game?

A: Engineering projects allow you to shape the world around your empire to overcome unfavorable land conditions.

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