Released in February 2019, is the second major expansion for the PC version of the popular strategy game. It fundamentally changes the late-game experience by introducing a dynamic environment where natural disasters, climate change, and global diplomacy play critical roles in a civilization's survival. Core Gameplay Mechanics

: Players earn Diplomatic Favor through alliances and city-state influence to vote on global resolutions. This system reintroduced the Diplomatic Victory condition to the franchise. New Civilizations and Leaders

: Burning fossil fuels like coal and oil increases CO2 levels, leading to rising global temperatures. This causes polar ice to melt and sea levels to rise, potentially submerging coastal tiles permanently.

The expansion introduces and nine new leaders , each with unique abilities that often interact with the new environmental systems: Hands-on with Civilization 6: Gathering Storm | PC Gamer

: The world is now "active," featuring volcanoes, storms (blizzards, hurricanes, tornadoes), floods, and droughts. While destructive to districts and improvements, these events can also increase tile fertility after they pass.