__Gaia’s Core Mod__
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Windows only! For more mods see: Sapiens Mod Collection.
Gaia’s Core Mod provides thousands of additions and refinements to CiV, improving balance, stability, and modularity. Enable major mods like Megalopolis, 36 Major Civilizations and Sapiens, a massive overhaul that expands nearly every aspect of the game. From balance tweaks to deep code optimizations, this mod integrates countless QoL improvements and new gameplay options, all shaped by player feedback.
12 More Terrain Luxuries
Amber –
Coffee –
Coral –
Jade –
Lapis –
Lavender –
Seals
Olives –
Poppies –
Roses –
Tea –
Tobacco –
Tulips
12 More Bonus Resources
Berries –
Cacti –
Coconuts –
Flax –
Lake Fish –
Kelp
Maize –
Rice –
Rubber –
Timber –
Tin –
Minerals
6 More City-State Luxuries
Carpets –
Furniture –
Glassware –
Lacquerware –
Mosaic Tiles –
Perfume
180 More Great People. Reworked Unit Lines. 20 More Unit Classes.Scout — Explorer — Ranger — Commando. Swordsman — Longswordsman — Doppelhander.
Warrior — Spearman — Pikeman — Pike and Shot. Slinger — Archer — … — Musketman.
Chariot Archer — Horse Archer — Heavy Horse Archer — Dragoon — Cavalry — Halftrack.
Knight — Lancer — Cuirassier. Trireme — Cog — Three-Decker — Ironclad — Torpedo Gunboat.
Penteconter — Galleass — Frigate — Armored Cruiser — Dreadnought — Battleship.Also includes balanced mods that synergize to create a unique experience:
LANGUAGE SUPPORTFully localized in: English, French, German, Spanish, Korean, and Russian.

CREDITS AND THANKSConcept, coding, research, and overall design by Gaia. Artwork by Manitorio. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed – whether through translations, feedback, suggestions, or bug reports – your support has been invaluable!
DISCLAIMERSid Meier’s Civilization V, Civilization, Civ, Firaxis Games, 2K Games, and Take-Two Interactive Software are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. This mod is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Take-Two, Firaxis, or any of their subsidiaries.
This is a fan-made project. It is provided "as is" with no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Use at your own risk.
Redistribution, re-hosting, or inclusion of this mod or its components in other works is prohibited without written permission from the authors. All rights to third-party content remain with their respective owners.
Required DLC:
These DLC should be installed in order to use this item.
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods and Kings
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World
Revisions:
Old revisions of this mod are available below. Click the link to download.
Amber –
Coffee –
Coral –
Jade –
Lapis –
Lavender –
Seals
Olives –
Poppies –
Roses –
Tea –
Tobacco –
Tulips
Berries –
Cacti –
Coconuts –
Flax –
Lake Fish –
Kelp
Maize –
Rice –
Rubber –
Timber –
Tin –
Minerals
Carpets –
Furniture –
Glassware –
Lacquerware –
Mosaic Tiles –
Perfume