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Galactic Civilizations IV Receives New Species Pack DLC

Galactic Civilizations IV is getting some upgrades when it comes to alien species from the galaxy in the form of a free update and a new DLC.

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  • Galactic Civilizations IV enriches gameplay with free Taxonomy update and Species Pack DLC.
  • New species types added, including unique traits for spiders, zombies, and more.
  • Enhanced map generation and search bar improve navigation and player engagement.
  • DLC allows players to create custom species and share them in the Workshop.

Indie game developer and publisher Stardock Entertainment has released a new update and a new Species Pack DLC for Galactic Civilizations IV. This is basically an overall upgrade for aliens in the game as you'll see several additions and definitions of what a species is in the game. The free update gives new definitions, a search bar, and an enhanced map generation, while the paid DLC adds new aliens to the mix, among other things. We have more details about both below as they are now live.

Galactic Civilizations IV Receives New Species Pack DLC
Credit: Stardock Entertainment

Galactic Civilizations IV – Taxonomy Update

The free v2.7 Taxonomy update introduces significant enhancements to Galactic Civilizations IV, including the addition of distinct species types for all civilizations, a new search bar for easier navigation, and improved map generation for better player placement and more exciting gameplay.

  • Species: All civilizations now have a "species" type – you can now play as spiders, zombies, plants, or radiotrophes (feed off radioactive materials). Each species has different bonuses and traits. Owners of the DLC can create their own species, share their creations in the Workshop, and get access to exclusive species.
  • Search Bar: Added a search bar to the Main Game window for Fleet, Planet, and Starbase tabs in the main UI.   This feature is useful mid to late game when you have hundreds of fleets, planets, and starbases, and need to quickly find the right one.  It also rewards players who write custom names for their fleets, planets, and starbases to make special elements easier to find.
  • Enhanced Map Generation: Updated the game to provide more interesting maps and better player placement.  Sectors are closer together for more exciting game play. We have also balanced the Research costs now adjust based on the map size.

Species Pack DLC

  • New Species: Discover and interact with several new species, including Gaseous species, Mollusks, Mammalians, and more, each bringing their unique characteristics and abilities to the galaxy.
  • Create and Customize: Design your species with specific strengths and weaknesses, choose their advisor pictures, and determine what their citizens look like.
  • Share Your Creations: Use the built-in Species uploading tool to share your customized species with other players online.
  • Phenotypes: Experience a more detailed classification system for species with the introduction of Phenotypes, fully integrated with AlienGPT.

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