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Civilization 7 launched with a mandatory age-transition mechanic, requiring players to switch civilizations throughout a single game. This radical departure from series tradition polarized the community, with executive producer Dennis Shirk noting that veteran players, some dating back to the original title, struggled with the loss of the fantasy of playing one civilization from start to finish.
The original vision, championed by creative director Ed Beach and inspired by Sid Meier's desire to avoid playing as a "vanilla" civilization, aimed to provide unique abilities across all historical eras. However, the studio eventually introduced the Test of Time update, which made these transitions optional and restored the traditional single-civilization playstyle.
Implementing this change proved personally difficult for Beach, who admitted it conflicted with his initial design goals. To better align with player desires, Firaxis utilized public workshops during development, a process the team intends to repeat for future projects to ensure they better serve their audience.
Despite the update, Steam reviews for the title remain mixed. Shirk acknowledged that the studio's attempt to evolve the formula was a "step too far" for some. Firaxis is now preparing a new update to accompany the Earthrise DLC, hoping to re-engage the long-term player base.
