Release Date: February 14, 2019
The second big expansion to Sid Meier's Civilization VI. The Gathering Storm add-on enriches the production with a number of aspects related to climate and geology. In addition, resources and topography or the opportunity to speak at the World Congress play an important role here. Despite that, there are new scenarios and a number of minor improvements and novelties.
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Gathering Storm is the title of the second major expansion set to Sid Meier's Civilization VI - a turn-based strategy from 2016. Just like the basic version of this production, the add-on was developed by Firaxis Games studio.
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm enriches the game mainly with a number of aspects related to climate and geology. The changes taking place all over the world reflect the choices made by the rulers of individual states, and their actions are influenced by such phenomena as snow blizzards, sandstorms, hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as volcanic eruptions and floods (which are the aftermath of rising water levels in the seas and oceans - the result of melting ice caps).
Raw materials and topography also play an important role. Although coal or oil allows for efficient functioning of society, renewable energy sources are becoming more and more important over time. In addition, when choosing a location it is worth taking into the potential opportunities and threats lurking in a given zone - however, the matter is facilitated by the possibility of sculpting the landscape, for example by building dams or tunnels.
A separate issue is the World Congress - by speaking at it, we influence the fate of the whole world, as well as gain potential allies and overall influence. In addition, by taking part in special sessions, voting on resolutions or using allied favors, we score points to achieve Diplomatic Victory.
Expansion introduces a new era (21st century), eight new civilizations and nine previously unavailable leaders. The list of novelties also includes additional units, buildings, districts and technologies, as well as wonders of the world and nature. The authors have introduced a number of minor improvements and bonuses, such as updating scientific and cultural victories, expanding the espionage system or enriching the game with new Historical Moments.
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm introduces two new scenarios. Players who prefer to play alone can test The Black Death mission, which takes place in 14th-century Europe and Western Asia, where the title Black Death rages. Their task here is to lead their civilization through this difficult historical period.
The second scenario is a multiplayer War Machine, which was set on the eve of the First World War. The German army intended to attack a neutral Belgium and before these countries could mobilize their forces to resist the enemy.
Gathering Storm is not an independent add-on and requires a basic version of the game to work.
Platforms:
PC Windows February 14, 2019
PlayStation 4 November 22, 2019
Xbox One November 22, 2019
Android August 13, 2020
Apple iOS November 21, 2019
Nintendo Switch November 22, 2019
Developer: Aspyr Media (AND)
Publisher: 2K Games
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System Requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3 2.5 GHz / AMD Phenom II 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 450 / Radeon HD 5570 or better, 12 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit.
Recommanded System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon HD 7970 or better, 16 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit .
Game Ratings for Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm Video Game.
TheSixthAxis: 9 / 10 by Nick Petrasiti
The astute Civ player can shape the history of their nation and craft a story for the ages with with pinpoint accuracy. The Gathering Storm enriches this experience by giving you more ways to add subtle realism to how the world evolves around you and how you can directly affect it. With so many new and returning features, it’s hard not to recommend this expansion to Civ fans, turning an already great game into one for the literal ages.
Twinfinite: 5 / 5 by Ed McGlone
Put simply, Gathering Storm checks all the boxes of what a great expansion should be and is a must own for hardcore Civilization VI fans looking for a reason to spice things up in an incredibly positive way or get back into the game if they've been dormant.
Metro GameCentral: 8 / 10
The latest Civilization VI expansion handles a difficult subject matter with great insight and in a way that improves the game and makes you think of the world beyond it.
Average score from votes.