Civilization 7's potential fourth Age: Datamined evidence and developer hints suggest a future expansion.
Civilization 7's current campaign spans three Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern, each concluding with a simultaneous Age Transition for all players. This transition involves selecting a new civilization, choosing which Legacies to retain, and witnessing world evolution – a unique feature in the Civilization series. The Modern Age, as confirmed by lead designer Ed Beach in an IGN interview, concludes with World War II, a deliberate choice based on historical analysis. Beach highlighted the significant historical shifts marking the end of each Age, emphasizing the need for gameplay systems to reflect these real-world changes.
The absence of a Cold War era in the current game sparked speculation about a potential fourth Age. While executive producer Dennis Shirk avoided confirmation, he hinted at exciting future possibilities, emphasizing the Age-specific systems, visuals, units, and civilizations. This aligns perfectly with datamined evidence from Redditor ManByTheRiver11, revealing references to an "Atomic Age," along with unannounced leaders and civilizations. This strongly suggests a future expansion.
Currently, Firaxis is focusing on addressing community feedback and improving the game based on initial player reviews. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged mixed reviews but expressed confidence in the game's long-term success, particularly among established Civilization players.
For those seeking guidance in their conquest for world domination, resources are available, including guides on achieving all victory types, understanding key differences from Civilization VI, avoiding common mistakes, and navigating map types and difficulty settings.
