While the focus of my website is on Civilization II maps and utilities, there are many other Civ2 things that might be worth your attention. For that reason, this page contains all the important Civilization II patches and a small collection of some of my favourite or otherwise special or interesting scenarios.
If you are more interested in scenarios than I am, you are probably better off at one of the other sites with much more impressive scenario collections; the Spanish Civilization Site in particular.
Jorrit "Mercator" VermeirenOfficial Updates
- Update Version 2.42 (729 kB)
- Important patch for classic Civilization II. That is, Civilization II without multiplayer or any of the add-ons. Fixes all sorts of more and less important bugs.
- Conflicts in Civilization Update (1.10 MB)
- Small update for the Civilization II Scenarios: Conflicts in Civilization add-on. It balances the gameplay for some of the scenarios and adds a few new graphics. The Civ2 executable is not affected.
- Civilization II Multiplayer Gold Edition Update v1.3 (2.79 MB)
- This is the latest patch for the stand-alone versions of Civilization II multiplayer, the Multiplayer Gold Edition and Ultimate Classic Collection. Note that in a multiplayer game everyone must be running the same patched version.
- Civilization II Multiplayer Update v1.3 (1.90 MB)
- The same patch as the above, but this one is for the Civilization II Multiplayer add-on.
- Civilization II Multiplayer Gold Edition Mac Update v1.1.1 (1.27 MB)
- Patch for the Macintosh release of the Multiplayer Gold Edition. You may have to rename Civ2 from "Civilization II Gold 1.0" to "Civilization II Gold 1.1" to make this patch work. Have a look at the Civilization II Tools Page for more Mac tools from the writer of this patch, Brian Nesse.
- English Test of Time Patch v1.1 (3.29 MB)
- French Test of Time Patch v1.1 (2.93 MB)
- German Test of Time Patch v1.1 (2.92 MB)
- Essential patch for Civilization II: Test of Time. Fixes various problems and adds new graphics options particularly useful for scenario makers. It must be applied again if you have installed the official Time Threat Paradox scenario. Download the patch appropriate for your language version. If you have Test of Time in another language than German or French, download the English language patch.
Scenarios
Age of Piracy v1.0
Requires Fantastic Worlds.
It's 1665, the era of Buccaneers. Originally hired to harry the Spanish shipping from the New World, pirates soon became an epidemic. And now you're in charge!
The Conquest of Mexico: The Aztec's Road to Empire v2.0
Requires Fantastic Worlds.
Founding their capital, Tenochtitlán, in 1325, the Aztecs established an empire that encompassed most of Anáhuac. But then the Spanish set foot on America...
The Fellowship of the Ring v1.0
Requires Fantastic Worlds.
Frodo has just found out the ring he inherited from his uncle Bilbo Baggins is the One Ring. To save it from the grasp of Sauron he has to carry it to the safety of Rivendell.
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Lord of the Rings v4.1
Requires Fantastic Worlds.
Sauron has regained strength and has sent out his Nazgul. Saruman is becoming more and more hostile. Will the Nine Companions, and especially ring-bearer Frodo, succeed in destroying the One Ring?
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
The Mongols: From Genghis to Kublai Khan v3.1
Requires Fantastic Worlds.
After uniting the Mongolian tribes, Genghis Khan burst out of the steppes of Mongolia in 1211. In only 70 years the Mongols created the largest empire the world has ever seen, reaching from Hungary to Japan, and from Vietnam to Siberia.
Moria: A Journey in the Dark v1.12
Requires Fantastic Worlds.
Lead the Fellowship of the Ring through the Orc infested darkness of Moria. Maybe this time Gandalf will see the other end together with the rest. Or will the Ring be lost forever?
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Orbis Terrae: The Circle of Lands v1.0
Requires Fantastic Worlds.
Situated in the center of a circular world, the Romans have turned their greedy eyes on the rest of the world. They have made careful plans and prepare for a final blow. But their plans are reveiled and the enemies ally against the Romans.
The Quest for Eldorado v1.0
Requires Fantastic Worlds.
As Lope de Aguirre, a paranoid Basque soldier, you have to lead your "marañones" down the Marañon, Amazon and Orinoco rivers alive!
This scenario is best enjoyed playing with the lights off on a hot summer night!
The Return of the King v1.01
Requires Fantastic Worlds.
After losing Gandalf in Moria, the remaining members of the Fellowship of the Ring continue on their quest to destroy the Ring. At the same time, Gondor has to defend itself from the evil powers of Mordor, while Rohan has to deal with Saruman.
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
The Time Threat Paradox
Requires Test of Time.
Time travellers from the future have settled a base in Siberia and are preparing for war. Can you save the planet?
This is an official Microprose scenario for Test of Time released as a free download. If you already installed the v1.1 patch, you have to re-install it after installing this scenario.