[GS] New Natural Wonders in Gathering Storm

[Giskler]

Vesuvius is shorter than the mountains around it, the same color, both have that partial caldera rim. The central vent is a little different and the Inca object is more bumpy.

I think it's just 2 versions of Vesuvius. Maybe pre and post eruption. Or just after different art passes.

I think we're looking at two different things.


Behold my amazing art skills pointing it out.

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

I think we're looking at two different things.


Behold my amazing art skills pointing it out.

Yeah. I know that's what you are talking about.

 

[Giskler]

Yeah. I know that's what you are talking about.

Then how are you confusing it with Vesuvius?

 

[Giskler]

This is Vesuvius erupting.


This is Vesuvius post and pre eruption.

I can't see any similarities between the two, not to mention one is a mountain and the other is a hill.

 

[Siptah]

Mud volcanoes would be a nice surprise, actually.

 

[Uberfrog]

Mud volcanoes would be a nice surprise, actually.

The OP has had them all along as a potential inclusion from the promo art.

 

[Trav'ling Canuck]

I think we're figuring out that volcanoes have a tendency to look rather similar after they explode.

 

[Cerilis]

But would there really be a natural wonder volcano next to another normal volcano?

 

[Giskler]

I'm gonna bet on mud volcanoes.

 

[Laurana Kanan]

As for the Gobustan Mud Volcanoes being included in the game, I'm 99% sure they will be. As for the Civ promo image, it's difficult to say definitively that that feature is the Mud Volcanoes, but my feeling is it's likely. Hopefully, there will be a better image in the upcoming livestream.

Full reference image from the official site promo:

Spoiler :

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

As for the Gobustan Mud Volcanoes being included in the game, I'm 99% sure they will be. As for the Civ promo image, it's difficult to say definitively that that feature is the Mud Volcanoes, but my feeling is it's likely. Hopefully, there will be a better image in the upcoming livestream.

Full reference image from the official site promo:

Spoiler :

It would be disappointing to have Gobustan relegated to a single tile.

 

[Wielki Hegemon]

I'm gonna bet on mud volcanoes.

I agree. This title reminds me Qobustan National Park near Baku Azerbaijan.

 

[Laurana Kanan]

This title reminds me Qobustan National Park near Baku Azerbaijan.

It should because that's where I've been saying it's located for a few weeks now.

OP has been updated with screenshot of the Mud Volcanoes from the official site promo image. Still listed under "possible" though until we can get either a better view or game text.

 

[bite]

My first thought was that it was Vesuvius, now I am not so sure

 

[Giskler]

My first thought was that it was Vesuvius, now I am not so sure

You too?

 

[bite]

You too?

Yep, I think I'll add it to the features page

 

[Laurana Kanan]

Speaking of the Maya, even though it looks like they won't be in the XP, I think having a cenote NW would be cool. I went to Chichén Itzá a few years back on a vacation and visited the Sacred Cenote, which was stunning. The Cenote @ Ik Kil would also be a good candidate.

Spoiler :

Ik-Kil confirmed in the Inca Livestream! Op has been updated.

Spoiler :

 

[Laurana Kanan]

First look of the Sahara el Beyda in-game! OP updated again.

 

[Laurana Kanan]

So I think we can safely say six of the seven new NWs have been reasonably identified. If you could pick only one more NW to be the final reveal, what would your choice be? Either what you hope/wish it would be, or what you actually believe FXS will choose.

 

[ferretbacon]

Mt Fuji. Iconic. Been in previous iterations of the series. Is a volcano.

It's both what I hope/wish for and what I think Firaxis should choose.