Stardock plans Crusade update for Galactic Civilizations III on May 4

Games in the explore-expand-exploit-exterminate (4X) strategy genre can last forever. That’s not just a commentary on how long they can often take to finish, because they can also last forever as viable products on PC gaming marketplaces like Steam. And publisher Stardock is planning an update to one of its games to keep it going even longer.

Galactic Civilizations III, the 2015 sci-fi strategy game, is getting something of a reboot in the form of its Crusade update on May 4. You can get this downloadable content without owning the original game for $40, or you can buy it as an add-on for $20. GalCiv III: Crusade introduces a number of major features that should make it more complex and interesting. Some of those additions include a Civilization Builder, a simulation of the galaxy’s citizenry, and upgraded graphics.