Civilization IV, the game in the works at Firaxis Games, will hit the store shelves on September 30, 2005 (thanks: ComputerGames.ro). The latest chapter of the series features an easy-to-use interface, powerful map editor with XML and Python support, flexible tech tree, multiplayer via LAN, Internet, PBEM (Play By E-Mail) and PTBS (Persistent Turn-Based Server), over 70 in-game movies, and more. New screenshots? Six.
Update: 2K Games rejected the release date, the game will be available in late 2005.