CEO Admits Civilization 7 Was A ‘Bridge Too Far’ As It Ditches Its Most Controversial Mechanic In New ‘Fundamentally Game-Changing’ Update Over One Year Later
Kotaku | 07.05.2026 21:24Civilization 7 just announced its Test of Time update, coming May 19. Firaxis is calling it the 4X strategy game’s “most fundamentally game-changing” patch since it launched back in February 2025. One of the major changes it makes is to civilizations. Players will now be able to stick with a single civilization through an entire match rather than being forced to switch at each new age. Switching civilizations was one of the most controversial mechanics added to the long-running franchise, and making it optional is a big milestone yet for Civilization 7 on its post-launch road to redemption.
