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The Civilization franchise spans three decades and counting.
In that time, changes have come aplenty, both sweeping and granular alike.
It’s safe to say thatCivilization 7’s tweaks are, by and large, anything but granular.
Veterans will have to relearn basic notions and game-long concepts.
Start with an edge at the dawn of time for Civilization 7’s various leaders.
Here at TheGamer, we’ve played the seventh installment extensively, racking up hundreds of hours and counting.
Here’s where we stand on things as of launch.
But there are compelling reasons to shell out further cash.
Deluxe Edition
TheDeluxe Editioncosts$99.99 USD.
Included in this version are anadditional leader, Tecumseh, and an additional Exploration Age civilization, theShawnee.
Founders Edition
Lastly, there’s theFounders Edition.
This one costs an especially pretty penny at$129.99 USD.
It includes everything mentioned above (thank goodness), as well as theRight to Rulecollection.
Concern is expressed, however, toward the fact thatCivilization 7 already has paywalled DLC at launch.
Instead, Ive fallen into a deep obsession with Civilization again.
Here’s what I’m thinking shortly after the game’s launch.
At least, it certainly did for me.
Get past that, though, and the game itself has a ton of stuff that feels utterly unfinished.
Warfare is better than ever thanks to the excellent commander system.
Firaxis will patch, patch, and then patch some more.
Maybe there’ll be a major expansion by then, if that’s something they’re still doing.
It’ll get there.
Independent Powers are Civilization 7’s city-states.
Here’s everything you’re gonna wanna know about how they work.
