Dev Journal

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GalCiv IV: Supernova Dev Journal #80 - The Crystalline

In my previous developer blog #78 , I gave a quick overview of the dreaded Cosmic Contaminant and their aggressive “all against the galaxy” playstyle. This week we’re going to examine a Core Civilization with a contrasting playstyle that can favour a defensive posture with the occasional military excursion to secure a needed Strategic Resource. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m pleased to introduce you to the Luxar Dominion! The Luxar are a civilization made up of Citizens with the Crystalline... [read more]

Announcements

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Stardock Entertainment Welcomes Kevin Perry as New General Manager

Stardock Entertainment, a leading developer and publisher of innovative strategy and simulation games, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Perry as its new General Manager. In this key leadership role, Kevin will oversee the studio’s strategic initiatives, game development processes, and operational growth.   Kevin Perry brings with him over two decades of experience in the technology and gaming sectors. His previous roles at Microsoft, where he served as Worldwide ... [read more]

Dev Journal

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GalCiv IV: Supernova Dev Journal #79 - Custom Civs

Hello everyone! Welcome to this week's dev journal, where we're diving into the exciting process of creating a Custom Civilization in GalCiv IV. Crafting a custom civilization is a fantastic way to explore diverse playstyles and unique Ability combinations. Whether you're blending elements from your two favorite civilizations, bringing a beloved sci-fi faction to life, or inventing something entirely original, custom civilizations offer endless possibilities. To get started, select "N... [read more]

Dev Journal

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GalCiv IV: Supernova Dev Journal #78 - The Irradiated

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova has a plethora of weird and wonderful alien civilizations for you to lead to victory, but it’s been a while since we examined one in any great detail. I thought this week we could take a look at one of the more dangerous phenomena to be found lurking out in the galaxy: the Cosmic Contaminant! They have a pretty unique playstyle that come with a host of challenges for the player to work though, and when you’re up against them, you need to watch them ver... [read more]

News

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Release Date Announcement: Megastructures Expansion for GalCiv IV

Galactic Civilizations IV: Megastructures Expansion Set for December 10, 2024 Transform your empire with colossal structures that redefine galactic strategy and exploration.  Stardock is pleased to announce that the "Megastructures" expansion for Galactic Civilizations IV will be released on December 10, 2024. Players will have the opportunity to harness the power of stars to create monumental structures like Dyson Spheres and Stellar Gateways, offering new strategic options for ... [read more]

Dev Journal

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GalCiv IV: Supernova Dev Journal #77 - Executive Orders and Artifacts

Hello Everyone! For this week’s journal, I want to take a quick look at Executive Orders and Artifacts. Let's start with Executive Orders: Executive Orders are your Civilization’s secret weapon: allowing you to issue commands to your civilization for immediate benefits and instant change. You can access your arsenal of Executive Orders by clicking the icon fourth from the left on the main-screen hot bar. Most Civilizations start turn one with a suite of Executive Orders including: “D... [read more]