Optimized World

This is a 128x80 Giant Earth map designed as an alternative to many of the existing world maps currently available for Civilization VI. The goal was to create a map that feels authentic and immersive while still remaining enjoyable and practical to play throughout an entire campaign.

Design Goals

• Large enough landmasses to allow meaningful expansion and regional variety

• Not so oversized that the late game becomes excessively slow

• More realistic placement of natural resources

• Slightly enlarged Europe and Japan for improved gameplay balance

• Slightly reduced Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to encourage interaction between continents

• Slightly reduced African continent size for better overall world scaling

• Phoenicia spawns as Carthage to help prevent overcrowding in the Middle East

Recent Patch Notes

Version 0.9.3 (31/05/2026)

This update focuses on improving regional balance, terrain realism, and overall gameplay flow across several parts of the world. A huge thank you to everyone who provided feedback and suggestions.

Regional Improvements

• Indian Subcontinent expanded and refined with additional space, resources, and rivers. (Credits: Day_bat_2810, Miuramir)

• Australia slightly enlarged, with additional resources and improved river placement. (Credits: The_Bukkake_Ninja, 600lbpregnantdwarf)

• North America received a major terrain pass, including more forests and wetlands, reduced desert coverage, expanded fertile regions, and additional rivers and resources. (Credits: Simulatedatom2119, Successful_Stage_835, Miuramir, Droo04_C)

• Scandinavia slightly enlarged and populated with additional resources. (Credit: Moggy_)

• Italy expanded and refined to provide more room for development.

• Africa received a balance pass, with slight expansion in key regions while reducing some northern areas to better reflect real-world proportions.

• Minor balance adjustments made to Japan and the East Indies.

World Layout Changes

• The Pacific Ocean has been widened by a total of 3 columns, creating a greater sense of distance between the Americas and the rest of the world.

• 5 additional columns have been added to the Middle East, reducing overcrowding and creating a more open route through Persia.

Rivers, Resources & Natural Wonders

• Added numerous rivers across the map to improve realism and settlement opportunities.

• Improved river placement throughout Russia and Mongolia.

• Refined placement of Natural Wonders for improved balance and immersion.

• Additional resources added across multiple regions.

Miscellaneous

• Numerous smaller terrain, balance, and gameplay improvements throughout the map.

Known Issues

Multiplayer Desync If playing in multiplayer, you may experience a desync after the first turn. This is a known issue and appears to resolve itself permanently after rehosting.

Fix:

• Save the game after the first turn

• Rehost the lobby

• Reload the save

Feedback & Future Updates

While the map is now considered working again with the current version of Civ, I still plan to continue improving and refining it based on community feedback.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the project over the years, it's good to be back!