Civilization: Beyond Earth pre-order price roundup and PC requirements

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth launches for PC on 24 October 2014.

The game is the latest entry into the Civilization series, and is set in a future where modern society as we know it has collapsed. You are tasked with leading an expedition to outer space with the aim of finding a new home planet for mankind.

But beware, you will face life-threatening dangers on these alien planets. Beyond Earth includes returning and new features to the RTS franchise, according to the game’s website, including:

Seed the Adventure – Choose one of eight expedition sponsors, each with its own leader and gameplay benefits.
Technology Web – Technological advancements occur through non-linear choices, and are organised around three broad themes.
Orbital Layer – Build and deploy military and scientific satellites that give you offensive and defensive capabilities from orbit.
Multiplayer – Support for up to 8 players.
Mod support – Customise and extend your gameplay experience.

For those interested in conquering the universe, let’s first see if your PC can handle rendering galactic warfare.

Minimum system requirements

OS – Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7
CPU – Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz/AMD X2 64 2GHz
RAM – 2GB
GPU – 256MB ATI HD 3650/256MB Nvidia 8800 GT/Intel HD 3000
DirectX Version – 11
Hard Drive Space – 8GB

Recommended system requirements

OS – Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7
CPU – 1.8GHz quad-core
RAM – 4GB
GPU – AMD HD 5000 series/Nvidia GT 400 series
DirectX Version – 11
Hard Drive Space – 8GB

Lastly, here is how much the title will set you back.

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – Pre-order price roundup
Retailer	PC Price
Kalahari	R 499
Raru	R 515
BT Games	R 525
Loot	R 529
Takealot	R 540
Steam	$49.99 (±R560)
Greenman Gaming	$49.99 (±R560)
AWX	R 575