Civilization 7's potential fourth Age: A datamined revelation and developer hints.
Civilization 7's current campaign encompasses three Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern, each concluding with a simultaneous Age Transition for all players. This transition involves selecting a new civilization, retaining Legacies, and witnessing world evolution – a unique feature in the Civilization series.
The Modern Age concludes before the Cold War, ending with World War II, a deliberate decision by Firaxis to create distinct historical chapters. Lead designer Ed Beach explained Firaxis's approach, highlighting the historical significance of the chosen endpoints for each Age. The transitions mark significant global shifts in power dynamics and societal structures.
Speculation about a fourth Age, potentially focusing on the space race and beyond, has intensified following datamining efforts revealing references to an "Atomic Age." While executive producer Dennis Shirk remained tight-lipped, he hinted at the exciting possibilities and future expansion plans for Civilization 7, aligning with the datamined findings.
This potential expansion is coupled with Firaxis's current focus on addressing community feedback and improving the game's overall reception. Despite some initial negative reviews, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in the game's long-term success, emphasizing the positive response from core Civilization players.
For players seeking to conquer the world, resources are available, including guides on achieving all victory types, adapting from Civilization VI, avoiding common mistakes, and understanding map types and difficulty settings. The discovery of an Atomic Age hints at a future filled with even more strategic depth and historical periods for Civilization 7.
