Civ5 Confirmed Features and Versions

[Mercade]

hello all. I would like to know if in civ 5 will it be possible to have a tech tree that ends on renaissance, for example. I mean, if it is possible to choose a starting era (i suppose you can do it on civ 5), iis it possible to choose an ending era... Btw, i would like to know if you guys think its a crazy idea, or not. Personally, i think it would be great to a whole game only with swords and arrows fights... Thanks

Hello DogasCIV. This is not a crazy idea at all. In fact there is a thread that deals with this topic. There is no confirmation at this time whether it'll be a game feature (like advanced start), but it's certainly something that can be modded without too much trouble. See further the referenced thread.

 

[DogasCIV]

Thank you for answering. Its funny that you say that it is easily modded, but i dont find a mod on civ4 with a tech tree that doesnt reach the gunpowder without an error. And i mean like TAM: there isnt vassal states, which makes the game painful to end; Pie Ancient Europe has a gameplay much different than a regular game on civ4. And there are others... But if you know any mod without gunpowder, but with the normal gameplay that we know from civ4, please tell me. Thanks

 

[bite]

updated Cristo Redentor and Rocket Artillery

 

[snipperrabbit!!]

While you are at it, the monument cost 1 for maintenance and gives +2 culture.

 

[gunter]

I read that units can't be moved anymore with keyboards strokes, only mouse .

Why this censure ??? I am astonished and deeply sad

 

[Pouakai]

Castles confirmed as building in Podcast 7:

...Later you can add castles and military bases and so forth to continue to upgrade them and that's gonna make them harder to take, it's gonna make their defensive at tack back out of the city stronger...

 

[Calouste]

I read that units can't be moved anymore with keyboards strokes, only mouse .

Why this censure ??? I am astonished and deeply sad

IIRC that information was incorrect.

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

Wow that Christo Redentor looks liek a must have wonder considering the exponential cost of SP's.

 

[Thyrwyn]

France + Christo Redentor =

 

[bite]

Updated Helicopter Gunship, Ankor Wat

 

[stealth_nsk]

France + Christo Redentor =

Christo Redentor is in Telegraph, directly requiring Steam Power, so France will not get any bonuses anymore.

I'd say it's great help for any civ in late SP, especially ones going for culture victory.

 

[Erkon]

I noticed from the Manual Features PDF released at Civ5 site that units built in a city get the option to move out of the city if there already is a unit in the city. Trivial perhaps, but still....

 

[mant3z]

OMG! over 10 different versions
Did anyone from 2K explained why there is so many versions?
Did anyone in the history made a game with so many different bonuses?
It's look like they want to suck from us as much money as it is possible.
What if I want to have all this extra features, should I buy all versions or should I wait 1 year for Super UBER Golden Edition for 1000 bucks

Map packs, dlc's, 12 or even more versions... God! I earn to little. Could you admit me which bank got weak security?

At the suggestion of MajorDisaster84 this thead aims to summarize all the different configurations of Civ5 that are being offered onto the market. There are three distinctly different basic packages that all vendors have based their offer on.

Basic Packages

Regular Edition
- Civilization V (DVD or download)

Deluxe Edition
- Civilization V (download)
- A. Babylon Civilization with leader Nebuchadnezzar II
- Behind the Scenes at Firaxis with Civilization V video feature
- Game Soundtrack (download)

Special Edition
- Civilization V (boxed DVD)
- Luxury box
- DVD “Behind the Scenes at Firaxis on Civilization V”
- 176 page Hardcover Artbook
- 2 CD Epic Soundtrack
- 5 Figurines based on Civ5 units (By Reaper Miniatures)

All retail suppliers offer the regular edition and a few also offer the Special Edition. The Deluxe Edition is so far restricted to download from Steam and Direct2Drive. Several shops offer an extra goodie to people (pre)ordering the game. For the links to the various stores, see below.

Offers (versions or configurations, if you will)

1. Amazon.com / .ca USD 49.99 / CAD 49.99
- Regular Edition (DVD)
- C. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Asia (unlock code e-mailed within 10 days)

2. Amazon.com / .ca USD 99.99 / CAD 99.99
- Special Edition (Boxed DVD)
- C. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Asia (unlock code e-mailed within 10 days)

3. Amazon.de EUR 44.95
3. Play EUR 37.99 / GBP 26.99
- Regular Edition (DVD)
- F. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Mediterranean

4. Amazon.de EUR 79.95
- Regular Edition (DVD)
- F. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Mediterranean

5. CDON.se / .no / .dk / .fi SEK 399 / NOK 399 / DKK 349 / EUR 44.95
5. Walmart USD 49.96
- Regular Edition (DVD)
- D. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: The Americas

6. Walmart USD 99.96
- Special Edition (Boxed DVD)
- D. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: The Americas

7. Direct2Drive USD 49.95 / EUR 49.95 / GBP 29.95
- Regular Edition (download)
- Civilization III Complete (download)
- B. DLC Pack: Two Civilizations and One Scenario (available late 2010)

8. Direct2Drive Deluxe USD 59.95 / EUR 59.95 / GBP 39.95
- Deluxe Edition (download)
- Civilization III Complete (download)
- B. DLC Pack: Two Civilizations and One Scenario (available late 2010)

9. Steam USD 49.99 / EUR 49.90 / GBP 29.99
- Regular Edition (download)
- E. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia

10. Steam Deluxe USD 59.99 / EUR 54.99 / GBP 39.99
- Deluxe Edition (download)
- E. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia

11. Nordic Edition by various suppliers in Sweden and Norway.
- Regular Edition (DVD)
- C. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Asia
- D. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: The Americas
- F. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Mediterranean

12. Most retailers and webshops. Price and currency varies by country.
- Regular Edition (DVD)

13. Some retailers and webshops: Special Edition. Price and currency varies by country.
- Special Edition (boxed DVD)

Pre-order Bonusses

It has been asked if these bonus additions are also available for sale later. This is what is known so far:

A. Babylon Civilization with leader Nebuchadnezzar II - Deluxe download only, not confirmed as DLC
B. DLC Pack: Two Civilizations and One Scenario - Will be available to all as DLC late 2010
C. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Asia - Amazon.com/ca and Nordic Edition, not confirmed as DLC
D. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Americas - CDON, Walmart and Nordic Edition, not confirmed as DLC
E. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia - Steam, not confirmed as DLC
F. Map Pack: Cradle of Civilization: Mediterranean - Amazon.de, Play and Nordic Edition, not confirmed as DLC

Cradle of Civilization: Asia
"The Indus River valley was home to the early Harappan civilization while the Yellow River valley in China saw the rise of the earliest Chinese dynasties. Both these regions would be included on the same map (which would be dominated by the Himalayans and jungles of SE Asia between these two fertile zones)."

Cradle of Civilization: The Americas
"Although civilization blossomed later in the western hemisphere, the region from Peru in the south to Mexico in the north was just as important as an incubator for the development of ancient cultures. This map would span this rugged area of jungles and highlands."

Cradle of Civilization: The Mediterranean
"The period of Classical Antiquity saw the rise of city states from Phoenicia, Greece, and later Rome and Persia. Their struggles all centered on the great sea in the “Middle of the Earth”, hence the name Mediterranean. This map will cover the entire Mediterranean basin including the nearby peninsulas and coasts where these great empires grew and prospered."

Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia
"The pack covers the traditional Western and Middle Eastern "Cradle of Civilization". It will include the Fertile Crescent with the Nile River valley to the west and extending east down the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys to the Persian Gulf. Leaders will be able to explore new terrain, cultures and conquests."

If you find any new configuration, or find any error above, please let me know.

 

[Venereus]

When does the pre-order period close?

 

[Mercade]

When does the pre-order period close?

In most stores midnight before the game comes out.

 

[Venereus]

In most stores midnight before the game comes out.

That's what I thought, thanks a lot.

 

[Caeserportugal]

Cristo Redentor not Christo Redentor. sorry if I am being mean but that is how it is spelled

 

[Azazell]

DLC be paid ??

 

[Mercade]

DLC be paid ??

Yes, additional content released by Firaxis / 2K shall be sold through Steam.

 

[bite]

Updated The Kremlin