: You can recruit and upgrade seven unique Governors , such as Victor the Castellan or Magnus the Steward, and station them in cities to boost loyalty and provide specialized bonuses.

: Adds 8 new civilizations (including Korea, Scotland, and the Zulu) and 9 new leaders.

: Cities now have individual loyalty to your leadership. If loyalty drops too low, a city may revolt, become a Free City , and eventually join a neighboring civilization.

: When a player gains too much power or commits a hostile act (like using a nuclear weapon or capturing a city-state), other players can join a temporary Emergency alliance to complete a shared goal for rewards.