Everybody wants to rule the world, and the wait is almost over forCivilizationfans. The developers at Fireaxis Games have confirmed thatCivilization VIIhasgone goldahead of its February 11 release date. The news has also been confirmed by publisher 2K Games.
Sid Meyer’s Civilizationhasdefined the 4X genre(eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) with its 1991 release, and the franchise has enjoyed regular releases for most of its existence.
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However, players have been starved for a new title for almost a decade:Civilization VIcame out in October 2016, and though it got a pair of DLCs shortly after the release, there has not been a mainline game since then.
The much-anticipated release ofCivilization VIIwill break the largest gap ever between twoCivtitles. Fireaxis Games and publisher 2K hope to make it a hit across multiple platforms.
Civilization VIIwill be released for Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and theNintendo Switch. It will also be the first title in the franchise to have aSteam Deck Verified tag, confirming its suitability for Valve’s popular handheld console.
Release Diplomacy: Regaining Trust
For franchise veterans, the release ofCivilization VIIis more than just a new title.The game went through a significant crisis around 2010whenCivilization Vlaunched in an unfinished state that could barely make it qualify as a functional game.
Today,Civilization Vis a beloved title with plenty of fans, but those who lived through it before the multiple patches and expansions are still wary of new Civilization releases.
The 2016 release ofCivilization VIhelped win the players' trust back to some extent, but it still fell below standards. This was a stable, playable game, but it inexplicably lacked features introduced withCivilization VDLCs like diplomatic victories.
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The general sentiment amongCivilizationplayers is split. Some are hoping forCiv 7to incorporate the lessons learned from the last two titles and come out fully fleshed-out as far as features go, with post-launch content focusing on flavor rather than functionality.
Plenty of franchise veterans remain skeptical though, with a more pragmatic plan: wait for the release of the first DLC, then nab the game on sale once it has all the features expected.
Whatever the case,Civilization VIIwill be a major milestone in themodern 4X landscape, and it could not come any sooner.
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