The Gold Edition is a comprehensive compilation that includes:

: Adds 15 new scenarios, the Venetian culture, new ship types, and an espionage system for sabotaging enemies.

The designation specifically applies to the Venice expansion component within the Gold Edition.

: A deep economy and trade simulation set in the medieval and Renaissance eras, focusing on building metropolises in both the Occident and Orient .

: This version is functionally equivalent to the 3.1 patch for the Gold Edition released in December 2010. It combines the v1.3 base game patch and the v2.1 Venice patch .

Files with ".zip" extensions from unverified sources can pose security risks.

: Official versions on platforms like GOG.com have been updated with "Large Address Aware" (LAA) patches to improve stability on Windows 10 and 11. Security and Usage Note

: Unlike the base game, the Venice expansion included in this edition allows for online and local network play . Technical Details of Version 2.01