Civilization 7's release has left many veteran players questioning the absence of a familiar face: Mahatma Gandhi. A staple of the series since its inception in 1991, Gandhi's absence is notable. However, according to Civilization 7 lead designer Ed Beach, Gandhi's omission is not a permanent one.
Beach confirmed that Gandhi's inclusion is part of a longer-term plan, suggesting he will eventually appear as DLC. He explained that Firaxis faces difficult choices in selecting civilizations for the base game, citing the omission of key civilizations like Mongolia and Persia in previous installments. The need for fresh, exciting additions often necessitates leaving out popular choices. While some players express concern about missing civilizations like Great Britain (which, along with Carthage, is slated for release in March 2025 as part of The Crossroads of the World Collection DLC, followed by Bulgaria and Nepal), Beach assures fans that a broader roadmap accounts for these omissions.
The statement offers a clear indication that Gandhi's return is not only possible but anticipated.
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Meanwhile, Firaxis is addressing the mixed user reviews on Steam, which cite issues such as the user interface, limited map variety, and missing features. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the negative feedback but expressed confidence that the core Civilization fanbase will embrace the game with more playtime, describing its initial performance as “very encouraging.”
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