Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV. The expansion focuses on the late-game time periods after the invention of gunpowder and includes 12 different scenarios, ten new civilizations, 16 new leaders, five new wonders, and a variety of new units that offer more ways for players to expand their civilization’s power as they strive for world domination.

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword - May 16, 2007
Lead designer Alex Mantzaris answers our questions about the upcoming expansion.

Civ IV: Beyond the Sword Stabs Release Date - May 11, 2007
We know it's July, but what day in July…?

Civilization IV Moves Beyond the Sword - March 28, 2007
This summer brings the biggest expansion in the series' history.

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New expansion pack coming in July.