Civilization VII: 2025's Most Anticipated PC Game
Civilization VII has been crowned the most anticipated PC game of 2025 by PC Gamer's "Most Wanted" event! This announcement, coupled with insights from the game's Creative Director, reveals exciting new mechanics designed to enhance campaign engagement. Let's delve into the details.
PC Gamer's "Most Wanted" Event
On December 6th, the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcased the top 25 most exciting games slated for release in 2025. The rankings, determined by a vote from The Council (a panel of over 70 developers, content creators, and editors), placed Civ VII at the coveted number one spot. The nearly three-hour livestream also featured trailers and updates on other highly anticipated titles.
The Competition
Doom: The Dark Ages and Monster Hunter Wilds secured second and third place, respectively, highlighting the strong competition. Other notable games on the list included Slay the Spire 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, The Thing: Remastered, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Interestingly, Hollow Knight: Silksong was absent from the rankings and its trailer was not shown.
Launch Date and Platform Availability
Civilization VII will launch simultaneously on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on February 11, 2025.
New Campaign Mechanics: The "Ages" System
Addressing player feedback regarding campaign completion rates in Civ VI, Creative Director Ed Beach introduced the "Ages" system. This innovative mechanic divides a single campaign into three distinct eras: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Players can transition to a new civilization at the end of each Age, mirroring historical shifts in power.
Historical Connections and Leader Persistence
The transition isn't random; new civilizations must have historical or geographical links to their predecessors. For instance, the Roman Empire might transition to the French Empire, potentially with the Norman Empire bridging the gap. Importantly, your leader remains consistent across Ages, maintaining a sense of continuity and rivalry.
Overbuilding and Legacy Structures
The "overbuild" feature allows for constructing new buildings atop existing ones, but Wonders and certain structures persist across Ages.
Conclusion
Civilization VII's "Ages" system promises a fresh, engaging experience. By allowing players to guide multiple civilizations across history, while retaining familiar leaders and strategic elements, this innovative mechanic aims to address previous completion rate challenges and deliver a more fulfilling campaign experience.
