Requires the base game Sid Meier’s Civilization® V to play.

Bundle contents:

• Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Asia
• Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Mediterranean
• Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Mesopotamia

Return to the birthplace of empires with Sid Meier’s Civilization® V: Cradle of Civilization Map Pack Bundle for Mac. This DLC collection expands your strategy sandbox with three handcrafted maps inspired by the world’s most influential early civilizations—perfect for players who want tighter geography, sharper borders, and more meaningful early-game decisions.

Explore the vast reaches of Asia, where distance, terrain, and city placement shape long-term power. Fight for coastal dominance and ancient trade routes in the Mediterranean, a region built for naval pressure, diplomacy, and contested chokepoints. Or carve out a legacy between rivers in Mesopotamia, where fertile land and strategic corridors invite rapid expansion—and ruthless competition.

Whether you prefer peaceful development, cultural influence, or all-out conquest, these maps create fresh openings for every leader and victory type. Start new campaigns, craft custom scenarios, and challenge friends with locations that reward smart scouting, efficient expansion, and decisive wars.

Main features:

• Three themed maps based on historic cradle regions
• More focused strategic play with meaningful terrain and chokepoints
• Ideal for custom games, multiplayer sessions, and replayable campaigns
• Mac-compatible DLC for Sid Meier’s Civilization® V