Exciting news for fans of Civilization 7—the beloved leader Gandhi might be making a comeback, but as a DLC! The developers at Firaxis Games have sparked hope among the community with this revelation. Dive deeper to understand why Gandhi and other iconic leaders were initially left out of the game's roster.
Civ 7 Devs Consider Bringing Back Past Civilizations and Their Leaders
There is Still Hope for Gandhi and Other Civ Leaders
In an insightful IGN interview with Civilization 7 lead designer Ed Beach on February 13, 2025, it was revealed that there is still a chance for Gandhi to return as a leader in the game. Beach hinted that while Gandhi's inclusion might not be immediate, fans can look forward to his potential return through a future downloadable content (DLC) pack.
During the interview, Beach elaborated on the decision to exclude certain civilizations and leaders from the initial release of Civ 7. "So I would say we haven't forgotten about anybody who's been in our game before," Beach stated. He highlighted the challenge of balancing fan favorites with new and exciting civilizations. "Certainly civilizations, there's a lot of consternation right now about where's Great Britain or England, why aren't they in our game?"
Firaxis Games' decision to omit Britain and India from the base game was driven by the need to manage the sheer volume of popular civilizations. "There're just too many popular choices and we always want to have a few fresh ones that sound really new and exciting to people," Beach explained. He reassured fans that the developers are always considering the broader strategy for introducing leaders and civilizations into the game. "So things are getting left behind, but we always are looking at the big picture, when we're going to bring leaders or civs into the fold. So there's hope for Gandhi, yet."
Given the extensive list of DLCs released for Civilization 6, it seems highly likely that Gandhi will eventually find his way into Civilization 7. However, the exact timeline for this anticipated return remains uncertain, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further announcements.
