Does Gathering Storm include content from Rise and Fall?

[Violent Beetle]

I came across the review that advices against buying Rise and Fall as Gathering Storm includes Dark Ages and Governors and R&F would only add a few new civilisation to the mix. Is it true?

Can I skip Rise and Fall if I intend to only buy one of the DLCs for now? I can't find clarification of it, either I'm blind or it's very unclear.

[LextheMighty]

Yes, it's true. Gathering Storm contains all the gameplay mechanics of Rise and Fall. The only thing Gathering Storm doesn't have is the Rise and Fall civs, wonders, and city states.

[donald23]

Indeed, gameplay rules are included.

Content isn't. Thus Civilizations, Natural Wonders, City States, Map Scripts, scenario's, etc. aren't.

[nastia.]

Gathering Storm includes Rise and Fall content?

Gathering Storm includes Rise and Fall content?

[Edbi]

no

[Arghaab]

It includes the new game mechanics, but doesn't include the new civs, wonders and scenarios.

[YVAN EHT NIOJ]

Is the gameplay still included now (december 2022)?

[Stormwinds]

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Is the gameplay still included now (december 2022)?

It always has been. Nothing's changed.