'My goal was to create an experience that focuses on starship design and combat within a universe filled with interstellar adventure, diplomacy, and exploration.' What happens after we colonize our new home and eventually build starships to take to the stars? What has become of our long-lost brothers and sisters from the planet Earth?' said Sid Meier, director of creative development at Firaxis Games.

'When designing Starships, I was intrigued by the idea of exploring the next chapter in the story of Civilization: Beyond Earth. Scheduled for release in early 2015 as a digital download for Windows-based PC, Mac and iPad, Sid Meier's Starships lets players command a fleet of starships as they embark on a series of missions to explore the galaxy, protect planets and their civilizations, and build a federation to ultimately usher in a new age of peace throughout the galaxy. New York, NY – Janu– 2K and Firaxis Games today announced Sid Meier's Starships™, a new turn-based, adventure-driven interstellar strategy game from Sid Meier, creator of the award-winning Sid Meier's Civilization® series. Join the conversation on Twitter using #SidStarships Legendary designer Sid Meier leads development on turn-based, adventure-driven strategy game set in the Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ universe 2K and Firaxis Games Announce Sid Meier's Starships™

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