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__Gaia's Core Mod__

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Windows only! Compatible with EUI v1.28g. For more mods see the Sapiens Mod Collection and Sapiens Compatible Mods.

Gaia's Core Mod provides thousands of additions and refinements to CiV, improving balance, stability, and modularity. Enable major mods like Megalopolis, 36 Major Civilizations and Sapiens, a massive overhaul that expands nearly every aspect of the game. From balance tweaks to deep code optimizations, this mod integrates countless QoL improvements and new gameplay options, all shaped by player feedback.

30 More Resources, Reworked Pantheons, and Resource Buildings.

12 More Terrain Luxuries

Amber - Coffee - Coral - Jade - Lapis - Lavender - Seals
Olives - Poppies - Roses - Tea - Tobacco - Tulips

12 More Bonus Resources

Berries - Cacti - Coconuts - Flax - Lake Fish - Kelp
Maize - Rice - Rubber - Timber - Tin - Minerals

6 More City-State Luxuries

Carpets - Furniture - Glassware - Lacquerware - Mosaic Tiles - Perfume

180 More Great People. Reworked Unit Lines. 20 More Unit Classes.

Scout -- Explorer -- Ranger -- Commando. Swordsman -- Longswordsman -- Doppelhander.
Warrior -- Spearman -- Pikeman -- Pike and Shot. Slinger -- Archer -- ... -- Musketman.
Chariot Archer -- Horse Archer -- Heavy Horse Archer -- Dragoon -- Cavalry -- Halftrack.
Knight -- Lancer -- Cuirassier. Trireme -- Cog -- Three-Decker -- Ironclad -- Torpedo Gunboat.
Penteconter -- Galleass -- Frigate -- Armored Cruiser -- Dreadnought -- Battleship.

Also includes balanced mods that synergize to create a unique experience:

More Faith Buildings, Strategic Buildings, and World Wonders.

More National Wonders, Military Academies, and Mercenaries.

Monastic Traditions, Typography, and Energy Infrastructure.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Fully localized in: English, French, German, Spanish, Korean, and Russian.

CREDITS AND THANKS

Concept, coding, research, and overall design by Gaia. Artwork by Manitorio. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed - whether through translations, feedback, suggestions, or bug reports - your support has been invaluable!