Galactic Civilizations is the award-winning 4X space strategy game that has taken the industry by storm since its release in March 2003. In Galactic Civilizations, the year is 2178 and the galaxy is evolving at an alarming pace. Years ago, human scientists introduced a new technology, the “Hyper-drive”, which vastly improved interstellar travel, but instead of forging closer bonds throughout the galaxy, communication between civilizations has ground to a halt. Colonization and a battle for supremacy have become the primary goals...Players will lead humanity in a struggle to dominate the galaxy using whatever means necessary: technological advancements, economic might, cultural expansion or military prowess. The game that has received rave reviews from the major gaming magazines and sites is about to get a free expansion pack. The new expansion pack will include: * Integrated Technology Navigator (it makes the tech tree much easier to understand) * Whole slew of new technologies * New minor race: The Arnor * New anomalies * New linked events * Rally points (ship can be set to leave orbit and head to a central point, making it easier to create fleets) * A host of small changes to enhance replayability. * New difficulty level: Nightmare * A ton of new United Planets resolutions * New game ending: Aliens evolve beyond mortality * New graphics on the main screen for stars (make the graphics look less "Flat") The Expansion Pack will be released this summer and be downloadable from www.galciv.com.