The year is 2178, the Terran Alliance has invented a new technology -- Hyperdrive. But the secret has leaked to the other civilizations starting a race for all the inhabitable worlds in the galaxy! As leader of United Earth, you must research new technologies, build an economy, create a powerful military force, all the while carefully balancing your political, diplomatic and trade skills.

Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition combines the award-winning Galactic Civilizations with the Altarian Prophecy expansion pack to create a stellar adventure. Experience one of the best Sci-Fi 4x turn-based strategy games ever created!

• Includes both the original Galactic Civilizations and the Altarian Prophecy expansion pack.
• Multiple ways to win: whether you focus on military strength, economic might, cultural dominance, or political power.
• Map, Scenario, and Campaign editors allow you to design your own galaxies!
• Playing as the leader of humanity, you have a rich and deep heritage to lead the human race and become one of the principal species of the universe.