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v4.21 Brings AI and Map Density Updates
AI and Map Density Get Update 4.21 also brings a number of long requested balance updates. What players will probably notice the most, however is how much better the AI is at putting together fair trade offers. This may…
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Language Hotfix Released
This small update resolves some issues with using non-English versions of the game not displaying characters properly. It also updates the in-game version string.
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Galactic Civilizations III v4.2 Change Log
Stardock released a v4.2 update today for Galactic Civilizations III, its massive space sandbox 4X strategy game. The update has taken a large amount of community feedback into account as it works to address the game’s…
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Galactic Civilizations III v.Next - Beta Now Available
Galactic Civilizations III's next update is now in opt-in and ready to test out! Players can expect tons of improvements and user requested changes, check them out below: GalCiv III v.Next Tiny hull receives +2 speed bu…
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Notes for March 17, 2021 Update
Small hotfix to correct installation errors for users who don't own the Crusade expansion.
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Galactic Civilizations III v4.01 Now Available
Stardock is pleased to announce the release of version 4.01 for its hit 4X strategy game, Galactic Civilizations III. This update contains crash fixes, AI fixes and language updates for German and Russian players. Versi…
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NOW AVAILABLE: GalCiv III 5th Anniversary Update and Worlds in Crisis DLC
Galactic Civilizations III 5th Anniversary Update and Worlds in Crisis DLC are Now Available Experience new world crises, planet types and traits, plus visual and balance improvements with v4.0 https://store.steampowere…
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COMING SOON: Galactic Civilizations III: Worlds in Crisis DLC & v4.0 Update
Galactic Civilizations III: Worlds in Crisis and Major v4.0 Update Announced Experience new world crises, planet types and traits, plus visual and balance improvements with v4.0 GalCiv III - Worlds in Crisis DLC Stardoc…
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GalCiv III Dev Journal: April 2020
We are on the road to v4.0. It's hard to believe that GalCiv III was released nearly five years ago. We've made a lot of changes since then. Version 4.0 is being designed to bring a ton of new features, we won't go over…
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GalCiv III: Dev Journal - March 2020
I found a magic planet. It’s not that it is a class 20 planet – it only started as a class 14 and I’ve upgraded it since. It is that it had 6 fertile tiles with 5 of them ready to have something amazing placed in the mi…
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Galactic Civilizations III v3.96 Released
We are happy to release a patch that improves planet visuals, improves gameplay, and fixes bugs. Read below for details. Change Log Planets The planetary map generation system now prefers placing tiles near the equator.…
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Shipyards on start are returning
We have analyzing gameplay data we receive as well as looking at saved games from players (thanks to all who send them) and incorporating improvements into what is currently versioned at v3.96. Among the changes are: Pl…
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Galactic Civilizations III v3.95 Release Change Log
We are pleased to let you know about the exciting changes in v3.95 of Galactic Civilizations III. This is a big one so stand back! Gameplay New game option: On Surrender, transfer all planets. Defaults to OFF New game o…
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AVAILABLE NOW: Villains of Star Control: Origins for Galactic Civilizations III!
Star Control: Origins villains come to Galactic Civilizations III in exciting new DLC New Alien Civilizations bring their own ship styles, unique race traits, diplomatic quirks, AI personalities, and more! The Villains…
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Villains of Star Control: Origins is coming to Galactic Civilizations III
Last year we released Heroes of Star Control: Origins, and it proved to be so successful that we're following it up with Villains of Star Control: Origins DLC. The DLC arrives on August 27th and comes with 4 new playabl…
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FREE WEEKEND: Try Galactic Civilizations III on Steam August 15th - 19th!
PLAY FREE ON STEAM THIS WEEKEND ONLY Also save 84% for a limited time!* Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a…
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