Stardock has announced Tales of the Arnor, a new DLC for the acclaimed 4X grand strategy game Galactic Civilizations IV, releasing February 27, 2025 on PC via Steam. The expansion dives deep into the lore of the enigmatic Arnor civilization, adding narrative depth and gameplay features that expand exploration and strategic options for players vying for galactic dominance.
The DLC introduces the “Legacy of the Arnor” campaign, uncovering the evolutionary paths of different species and empires, shaped by the Arnor’s influence. Players will explore new anomalies, relics, and artifacts while navigating late-game crises tied to the Arnor’s unfinished projects.
Additionally, a unique tech tree for Cybernetic civilizations debuts, offering exclusive planetary upgrades and ship components. Updates to the Civilization Creator also allow players to tailor their empires with specific tech trees, enhancing replayability. Alongside the DLC, a free update (v2.94) introduces improvements to map generation, UI, and gameplay balance, further refining the Galactic Civilizations IV experience. For more information on Tales of the Arnor, check out the webpage here.
PLYMOUTH, Mich. – January 23, 2025 – Uncover mysteries from the darkest reaches of the galaxy in “Tales of the Arnor,” a new DLC for 4X grand strategy game Galactic Civilizations IV available on Feb. 27, 2025. This new content allows players to explore the history of the Arnor civilization, introducing new narrative and gameplay elements. In Galactic Civilizations IV, players build empires and engage in space battles, and “Tales of the Arnor” will add new content to create new opportunities for players to gain valuable knowledge and all new tech to gain galactic supremacy.
“Tales of the Arnor” features several key additions, including the campaign “Legacy of the Arnor,” which provides background lore on the development of various civilizations. Players will encounter new content, including anomalies, relics, and artifacts to discover, as well as late-game crisis events tied to the unfinished projects of the Arnor. The DLC also introduces a unique tech tree for the Cybernetic phenotype, featuring exclusive planetary improvements, ship components, and early-game events. Additionally, the Civilization Creator now lets players select their desired tech tree, allowing custom Civilizations to match preferred playstyle.
“With ‘Tales of the Arnor,’ we’re providing players with additional lore and gameplay options, allowing players to engage with the history of the Arnor while making choices that affect their civilizations,” said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock. “With new challenges and new experiences for our players, Galactic Civilizations IV continues to be one of the best 4X experiences available.”
