Beyond Earth builds on many of the successful features of Civilization V, while expanding the storytelling and customization options, and reskinning the game for the 26th century.

Civilization is arguably the most iconic strategy game franchise ever, but some entries are far better than others.

It’s also important to note that many entries in the Civilization franchise have undergone significant changes following launch. Civ 2 or 3 didn’t have Hot Seat multiplayer at launch, but this ...