Resources Expanded for Humankind is a mod designed to significantly enhance the management of luxury resources in the game. It introduces a comprehensive overhaul of existing resources, adding 31 new luxury resources while reworking bonuses for all luxury items. The mod features intricate production chains, where base resources are required to create refined luxury items, allowing for more strategic gameplay and resource allocation. Players must navigate resource shortages that impact their empire's stability and yield, adding depth to economic management.

In addition to production chains, the mod includes new districts and infrastructure that facilitate the extraction and manufacturing of resources, each requiring specific technologies to unlock. With modifications to cultures, trade systems, and workplace yields, Resources Expanded for Humankind aims to balance the game's economy while providing players with a richer and more immersive experience. This mod is not compatible with others that alter technologies or resource bonuses, ensuring its unique mechanics function as intended.