Civilization VII Expands into the Atomic Age
The Atomic Age is set to debut in Civilization VII, which previously covered only the Modern Age. This new era will be introduced through a free update titled ‘Arc of Tomorrow’ in 2027. Alongside this update, a new expansion called ‘Earthrise’ has been teased.
Upcoming Features
- Release Roadmap: Firaxis Games announced details on September 6, 2023, regarding the forthcoming Atomic Age update and an expansion focused on space exploration, both targeted for 2027.
- Patch 1.5.0: Scheduled for release later this month, this patch will include various quality-of-life features.
Atomic Age Details
- The Atomic Age will serve as the fourth era in the game, expanding the timeline from the 1950s to the 2050s.
- Players can expect new civilizations, leaders, buildings, units, and gameplay systems, encapsulating themes of nuclear warfare, the Cold War, and space exploration.
- Mahatma Gandhi, synonymous with peace in the series, will return in this era, especially in the context of nuclear capabilities.
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Earthrise Expansion
- ‘Earthrise’, the first paid expansion, will focus on the Cold War space race and include missions across the solar system.
- Unlike previous titles like ‘Civilization: Beyond Earth,’ it won’t cover full-scale space colonization, but will offer more intricate space content.
- Environmental protection measures for Earth will also be featured in this expansion.
True Start Location
Additionally, the upcoming Patch 1.5.0 will introduce the ‘True Start Location: Earth’ map, allowing civilizations to start based on their real-world geographic locations for a more authentic experience.
Future Roadmap
Firaxis plans to share more details on future updates and recruit playtest participants for ‘Arc of Tomorrow’ before the end of the year. Creative Director Ed Beach emphasized that this announcement is just the beginning of their plans, celebrating 35 years of “just one more turn” moments and thanking the community for their support.
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