TheCivilizationgames remain one of the most recognized and beloved turn-based strategy franchises out there. Spanning six mainline games alongside several spinoffs, the series typically sees players constructing a civilization from scratch and establishing it as a world power through one of several means.Civilization 6, thelatest entry, proved no less successful than the previous installments, achieving an 88 score on Metacritic. However, considering that game came out over six years ago, fans no doubt feel eager to experience a brand newCivilizationinstallment. And it turns out that developer Firaxis Games feels the same way, as itjust announcedCivilization 7on Twitter.
Firaxis Games did not say much about this newCivilizationentry in its announcement tweet, only saying that it has entered development. Technically, the game doesn’t even have an officially revealed name yet, with the developer only cheekily remarking that it may includeCivilizationin the title. Thus far, the series hasn’t broken from the “Sid Meier’s Civilizationplus sequel number” format, so expect the same here.
Civilization 7has been announced, though not without caveat
Right as Firaxis Games revealed this, though, two notable individuals announced their departure from the studio. One of these individuals,Jake Solomon, served as the creative director for both theXCOMseries andMarvel’s Midnight Suns. The other individual,Steve Martin, worked as both the president and studio head. Both of them worked at the studio for well over two decades, so these are incredibly high-profile departures. They both released their individual statements on Twitter, thanking the people they have worked with over the years.
For some, the reveal ofCivilization 7may have been dampened somewhat now that these longtime veterans have announced their departures. It seems that the studio has undergone a major shift, although this does not mean thatCivilization 7will automatically turn out a failure by any stretch.
Daniel Pinheiro
Daniel is a Contributing Writer who has been with PC Invasion since June 2021. A recipient of a master’s degree in Community Journalism from the University of Alabama, he holds a deep passion for the gaming medium and the impact it can have on our lives. He is open to all kinds of genres, but has a particular affinity for platformers and beat ‘em ups (or brawlers, or hack and slash, or character action, or whatever else you prefer to call them). In his spare time, he loves playing franchises like Mario, Kirby, Zelda, Tekken, and Devil May Cry. He also loves to travel and listen to multiple hours-long video essays back-to-back.
