Civilization VII's release has left many veteran players questioning the absence of a familiar face: Mahatma Gandhi. A staple of the series since 1991, his omission is notable.
Gandhi's absence isn't due to oversight, according to Civilization VII lead designer Ed Beach. He assures fans that Gandhi's inclusion is planned, likely as DLC. Beach highlights the difficulty in including every historically significant leader in the base game, citing the exclusion of Mongolia and Persia from previous installments as precedent. The development team prioritizes a mix of established and fresh civilizations, leading to some omissions in the initial release. However, Beach confirms a long-term plan for adding more leaders, offering hope for Gandhi's eventual return.
The current focus, however, might be on addressing player feedback. Civilization VII's Steam reviews are currently mixed, with criticism directed at the user interface, limited map variety, and missing features. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledges the negative feedback but expresses confidence that the core fanbase will eventually embrace the game, citing its early performance as "very encouraging."
For those seeking to conquer the world in Civilization VII, resources are available to aid in your endeavors. Guides covering victory conditions, key differences from Civilization VI, common mistakes to avoid, map types, and difficulty settings are readily accessible.
