Sid Meier's Civilization V: Scenario Pack - Wonders of the Ancient World

Core Content Additions

The primary focus of this scenario pack is the introduction of three specific, historically significant world wonders that players can strive to construct within their burgeoning empires.

New Wonders of the Ancient World

This DLC enriches the building options available during the early stages of a campaign by adding the following three structures:

• The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
• The Statue of Zeus
• The Temple of Artemis

Each of these wonders, once completed, grants substantial and unique benefits to the civilization that successfully builds them, influencing various aspects of city management, culture, or military readiness during the ancient and classical eras.

Gameplay Integration and Scope

As a scenario pack, this content is designed to layer new objectives and rewards onto the existing gameplay systems of Civilization V. It does not introduce new civilizations, technologies, or overarching storyline campaigns separate from the main game structure.

How does this DLC affect existing gameplay?

The integration is seamless; these new wonders become available for construction based on the standard technology tree progression within the base game. The appeal lies in the strategic choice of which wonder to prioritize, as the powerful bonuses they confer can significantly alter the trajectory of an early game, offering new strategic pathways for victory.

Compared to large expansions, this content is brief, focusing narrowly on enriching the ancient world experience through these specific architectural additions rather than overhauling core mechanics or adding substantial new systems.

What new strategic elements are added by these structures?

The introduction of these three wonders provides players with new, high-value targets to pursue early in the game. Successfully securing one of these structures can provide a notable advantage in resource generation, city happiness, or military strength, making the race to construct them a central strategic objective when playing with this content enabled.

Additional Content Availability

This specific release is categorized as a scenario pack DLC. As of its release history, there are no further DLCs or expansions listed as being included within this particular package.