As Civilization 7 Dataminers Discover Reference to the Atomic Age, Firaxis Says 'We're Excited for Where This Is Going'

In the world of *Civilization 7*, dataminers have uncovered hints of an exciting new addition: a fourth, unannounced Age. This revelation comes alongside a revealing interview with IGN, where Firaxis, the game's developer, teased their future plans for the game.

A complete campaign in *Civilization 7* spans three Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Each Age concludes with an Age Transition, a pivotal moment where players and AI opponents simultaneously select a new civilization from the upcoming Age, choose which Legacies to carry forward, and witness the evolution of the game world. This innovative system is a first for the *Civilization* series.

The Modern Age in *Civilization 7* concludes before the onset of the Cold War. Lead designer Ed Beach confirmed this timeline in the IGN interview, explaining that Firaxis chose to end the current version of the game at the close of World War 2. Beach elaborated on the historical reasoning behind the Age transitions, highlighting the collapse of major empires around the 300 to 500 CE period as the end of Antiquity, the challenges to monarchies during the Exploration Age, and the global upheaval of the World Wars marking the transition to the Modern Age.

When asked about potential expansions, executive producer Dennis Shirk hinted at the possibilities without confirming specifics. He emphasized the rich systems, visuals, units, and civilizations unique to each Age, suggesting exciting future developments. Following this tease, dataminers discovered references to an "Atomic Age" in the game files, along with mentions of new leaders and civilizations, aligning with Firaxis' traditional DLC strategy.

In the meantime, Firaxis is addressing community feedback to improve the game's reception, which currently stands at a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick remains optimistic, believing that the dedicated *Civilization* fanbase will grow to appreciate *Civilization 7* as they spend more time with it.

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