Civilization IV: Colonization announced, no Civ IV required

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jun 9th 2008 at 5:30PM }

2K Games announced today that they'll release Civilization IV: Colonization sometime this autumn. Don't let the title fool you, the game is a stand-alone product (meaning it doesn't require Civ IV) and is an update of the classic strategy game, Colonization, by Sid Meier and Brian Reynolds back in the Microprose days.

Colonization has players leading one of four European nations trying to take over the New World. 2K Games says the title will feature "all-new graphics" -- although we can't tell much difference from Civ IV -- along with improved diplomacy. Considering it's a stand-alone product, we understand the Civ IV name was put in the title to sell more copies; however, we hope Colonization doesn't feel like a missing member from the "scenarios" available in Civ IV: Beyond the Sword., many of which could arguably have been stand-alone products.

Gallery: Civilization IV: Colonization

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Scotto @ Jun 9th 2008 5:33PM

Speaking of Microprose and Brian Reynolds, I would absolutely die for a new Transport Tycoon game.

That was pretty much the first video game I fell in love with, after Warcraft 2.

- Scott

RudyHuxtable @ Jun 9th 2008 5:35PM

That's a neat game to update. I approve.

Although I do not like Civilization: Revolution. It's probably great for those who are new to strategy games, but I've played too much Civ 4 at this point.

Korova Pyro aspect @ Jun 9th 2008 5:43PM

Civ Revo looks great. I finished the demo yesterday and it made me very happy. I will buy it fo sho.

The controls are great. There are many gameplay innovations that make it easy to play on console.

Its still Civ, but new. And I cant wait for XBL multiplayer.

As for Colonization, I never played it. I am not sure about this Civ IV/ Colonization. If it comes to Mac, I will check it out.

phobic99 @ Jun 9th 2008 6:04PM

I got into Civ with Civ 2 but I have to say I was really impressed with the Civ Rev demo. It's obviously a lot more streamlined but I was suprised how much of the "civ" feel they managed to keep. Can't wait for the full version.

Farseer (GDI) @ Jun 9th 2008 6:10PM

I completely agree about the Civ Rev demo. I thought that the concept of playing Civ was still alive and kicking, but you didn't have to worry about any of the micromanagement. I'll grab the 360 version when it releases for sure.

On topic, I don't know what this new iteration will offer that I don't already have in Civ IV... I guess we'll know more this fall.

ApolloIV @ Jun 9th 2008 5:40PM

Do want

willmore2000 @ Jun 9th 2008 5:40PM

Awesome.

I spent months playing the original, I hope this game does it justice.

Tmoney @ Jun 9th 2008 6:37PM

I loved the original as well, and played it a ton. I hope it plays as good as the original. I just wish they didn't ditch the name as I'm sure most people are just going to assume its a add on for Civ IV. Just the fact they named it this makes me worried it will play like an add on, rather than having the unique systems the original had (such as choosing founding fathers).

Dirty @ Jun 9th 2008 5:42PM

Never played a civ before. After playing the demo for revolution it made me want to try other ones. The demo was pretty long and cut you off right when you were getting somewhere

NATO_Duke @ Jun 9th 2008 5:53PM

Oh, Ninja Gaiden did the same thing! Bastards!!!

xFenixKnightx @ Jun 9th 2008 7:31PM

Duke, it sais here ur Xbox 360 has been on for 19 hours buddy. I think the demo has finished downloading. lmao! Well, it sais...Nato_Duke AWAY for 19 hours. But still, dude we dont want any rrod's in our crew ok? OKAY?!! Turn it off.

:)

waynski1457 @ Jun 9th 2008 5:48PM

Hopefully I will be done with Sins of a Solar Empire before this comes out, 'cause I do want.

Probably won't be done though... that game is easily the most addicting PC game I've played since... well Civ IV.

unfriendly_cat @ Jun 9th 2008 6:04PM

I loved Colonization (more than Civ, even).

Wikipedia says there was some controversy about the game ignoring slavery; wonder how they are going to handle this in the update.

343 Guilty Fart @ Jun 9th 2008 6:09PM

KILL THE INDIANS!! WOOT!!

&rew @ Jun 9th 2008 6:15PM

Then we can take their land! You're next Brits!

&rew @ Jun 9th 2008 6:23PM

I'm an "indian" by the way so you can't call me a racist.

Philip (Fernando Rocker Defence Force) @ Jun 9th 2008 6:50PM

Just cause we stole your land doesn't mean you can steal my avatar. :p

Korova Pyro aspect @ Jun 9th 2008 7:16PM

to be fair, his avatar is jet black, yours is more like charcoal gray.

&rew @ Jun 10th 2008 3:47PM

Hey, my avatar won't upload propertly, it just loads this black space, so stealing your avatar was just a coincedence.

Philip (Fernando Rocker Defence Force) @ Jun 9th 2008 6:15PM

This just made my day. I will but this day one.

Whoppy @ Jun 9th 2008 6:18PM

Brilliant news! I loved the original.... had this Doom II and Sim City 2000 on the families first computer... a sexy beige Mac :D

mian @ Jun 9th 2008 6:23PM

>2K Games says the title will feature "all-new graphics" >-- although we can't tell much difference from Civ IV

Not new compared to Civ 4, new compared to the classic Colonization. Silly joystiq =)

Lord Foortwenti @ Jun 9th 2008 7:10PM

I actually hope that it IS an add-on for Civ4 as far that it adds it's features to CivIV and they aren't exclusive to this game. Of course, if this includes everything from vanilla Civ4 through BtS, it won't be an issue.

But if it's just vanilla Civ4 w/ these new colonization features, and it doesn't add it's features to my xpanded Civ4....well, that'll just plain suck.

I hope that made sense to people besides myself....