You stand at the threshold of a new era. Anything is possible. Before your very eyes, the world could become enmeshed in bloody conflict and brutal violence or thrive and prosper in peaceful cooperation and diplomacy. It could be an age of technological progress or of debilitating debt. One thing is certain: you will be at the center of this new era. As leader, all of humanity will look to you to carry them into the future. Will you bear the responsibility of Civilization?Usher in the next great Golden Age in Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gold Edition. This all-encompassing edition of the award-winning strategy game ascends your power to an unrivaled level, providing you with the Gods & Kings expansion pack and all of the available add-on content for the game. Conquer regions near and far, with Civilization, Civilization and Scenario and Cradle of Civilization packs that span across Babylon, Spain, Denmark, the Americas, Polynesia, Korea and beyond. Strategically balance your use of combat, diplomacy, espionage, religion and technologies to build relationships with other empires and permanently etch your name in history. As your Civilization blossoms and comes to life, the boundaries between the game world and your own will start to fade — ultrarealistic visuals pull you in, immersive audio floods your environment and you truly become one of the 34 historic leaders re-created in the game. Are you ready to lead the next great Civilization?