2K and Firaxis Games have confirmed "Civilization: Beyond Earth," the first intergalactic version of the "Civilization" franchise will be released at the end of Ocotober.

Originally revealed at PAX East, Civilization: Beyond Earth looks to mesh the gameplay found in two of the most sucessful strategy franchises of all time: "Civilization" and "Alpha Centauri."

According to a new press release from 2K and Firaxis, Civilization: Beyond Earth will make its way onto Windows, Mac and Linux on October, 24, fighint an overcrowded release schedule for games in October.

Today's press release also confirmed all those who pre-order "Civilization: Beyond Earth" will get a free copy of the game's Exoplanets Map Pack, a collection of six maps that were inspired by actual exoplanets

2K Games and Firaxis also released a developer walkthrough gameplay video for Beyond Earth, as well as a behind-the-scenes video that details how the game came to be.

The Beyond Earth Exoplanets Map Pack includes the following: 

Kepler 186f: This lush forest planet is one of the oldest known Earth-like planets. 

Rigil Khantoris Bb: Orbiting the closest star to our solar system, the historical records of this arid continental planet's settlement are well-preserved. 

Tau Ceti d: This planet of seas and archipelagos features a booming biodiversity and a wealth of resources. 

Mu Arae f: Tidally locked in orbit around a weak star, the southern hemisphere of this planet is a blistering desert where the sun never sets, while the northern hemisphere is perpetually in frozen darkness. 

82 Eridani e: An alien world of scarce water and wracked by tectonic forces. 

Eta Vulpeculae b: A mysterious new discovery with unknown terrain.