Firaxis Video games has formally introduced that Civilization 7 is in growth on the studio.
Revealed alongside the announcement that former COO Heather Hazen would be the new studio head, Firaxis confirmed that the subsequent Civilization sport is in growth.
“I am thrilled to have this chance to hold on the studio’s storied legacy, starting with the announcement that Firaxis is in growth on the subsequent iteration of the legendary Civilization franchise,” stated Hazen.
“I’m fortunate to be working with among the greatest builders in our business, and now we have plans to take the Civilization franchise to thrilling new heights for our thousands and thousands of gamers all over the world. As well as, we’ll proceed to assist Marvel’s Midnight Suns with post-launch content material, and discover new inventive initiatives for our groups.”
Followers have been patiently ready for affirmation of a brand new entry for seven years, following the launch of Civilization 6 in 2016. The studio has since been at work on its different premiere technique franchise in XCOM: Chimera Squad and most lately tried one thing model new with the aforementioned Marvel’s Midnight Suns.
With the announcement solely coming now, with none point out of a launch date, mechanics, or some other sport particulars, it is doubtless that Civilisation 7 continues to be years away, however it would seemingly be Firaxis Video games’ principal focus going ahead.
In our 9/10 assessment of the earlier sport, IGN stated: “Civilization 6 is absolutely loaded with options and makes some very good modifications to its profitable 4X technique components.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer and performing UK information editor. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.