With the upcomingCivilization 7on the horizon, many players are speculating about which leaders and civilizations will be returning in the newest iteration of the series. Certain civilizations have been a mainstay in the games, and will likely be returning due to their significance in the history of the world.
Some fans also believe that the upcoming sequel will feature the return of civilizations that made their debut inCivilization 6. With the pattern in place for certain civilizations to re-appear in the upcoming sequel, it is going to be an exciting lead up to the reveal of the upcoming sequel’s gameplay and civilizations roster.
7Venezia
An Opportunity To Return With A Unique Mechanic
At first glance, Venezia might not be the most exciting civilization to feature inCivilization 7,due to its status when compared to other civilizations. However, Venezia’s main draw is that it would be the only civilization in the game that is limited to one city. Players would need to rely on their diplomacy andeconomic management skillsto stay alive.
By re-introducing Venezia in the upcoming sequel, Firaxis will have a chance to deploy the ultimate “Tall” build for newcomers and veterans of the series alike. As long as the mechanic remains the same by limiting only one city for the civilization, there will always be a demand for Venezia to make a return.
6Indonesia
The Mainstay Civilization For Maritime-Centric Gameplay
After making a debut inCivilization 5, fans of the series reacted positively towards Indonesia. Players appreciated the civilization’s reliance on maritime gameplay, staying true to Indonesia’s real-life dependency on the ocean. It is one of the biggest archipelagos to form a single country. Their return inCivilization 6received a similar positive reception. Indonesia players couldfocus on Religion Victoryor even Cultural Victory by using the civilization’s unique ability.
Indonesia doesn’t have to be DLC either. It could be included in the base game ofCivilization VIIto represent Southeast Asia, which has been gaining footing in the series thanks to the introduction of Vietnam and Khmer.
5Austria
Re-Introducing The Concept Of Buying Cities
Although Austria can be regarded to be one of the most unique civilizations inCivilization Vthanks to its unique ability, they did not appear inCivilization 6. Many felt that Sweden acted as their replacement in the game, and that players missed out the unique mechanics of the civilization.
There’s a good case to be made for Austria making a comeback inCivilization 7.No other civilizations have the ability to simply buy cities with gold. However, at least inCiv 5, this was only applicable to City-States that might be useful in other capacities, such as giving bonuses to a civilization towin a Science Victory.
4England
The Ever-Present Returning Civilization
Compared to other civilizations in the series, England has enjoyed steady popularity among players due to various reasons. Fans of the series may enjoy their unique mechanics, or just prefer building an empire on which the sun never sets. Due to its high popularity, it’s likely that England will return inCivilization 7.
It remains to be seen how Firaxis canrevolutionize the civilizationin the upcoming sequel to keep things fresh. However, even if the civilization returns with itsCiv 6mechanics, fans can expect the civilization to remain popular among the player base.
3Japan
One Of The Series Regulars
Thanks to its rich history and cultural significance around the world, Japan remains one of the most popular civilizations that continuously returns to theCivilizationseries. Accompanied by thefearsome unique unitSamurai regularly return to the series as well, Japan’s presence is all but guaranteed in the upcoming sequel.
However, the question remains as to which time period Firaxis will choose for Japan’s appearance inCivilization 7. Although the Sengoku Era is a famous choice, a different era may represent the civilization instead.
2Ancient China
Representing A Historic Time Period
China has been present in allCivilizationgames, in various eras and iterations. In the first four installments of the series, they are represented by a more modern civilization. Starting inCivilization 4,when they added Qin Shi Huang as an alternate leader, Firaxis began to explore the possibility of having Ancient China as one of the civilizations.
It would be great for Ancient China to make another comeback in the upcomingCivilization 7.However, Firaxis should avoid adding anotherrather unbalanced leadercapable of winning the game easily, as has been a misstep for China in the past.
1Rome
The Most Famous Civilization In The World
Thanks to their relevancy in world history as a result of their conquest throughout multiple continents, Rome’s return inCivilization 7seems inevitable. However, there is still a chance that they will be absent, and instead the area will be represented by Modern Italy. This could create a fresh impression in the upcoming sequel.
Should that happen, there is still a strong case for Rome to make a comeback while being led bythe famous Julius Caesar. Although it would be awkward for Modern Italy and Rome to exist side-by-side, it could also create an interesting what-if scenario. Such a situation could generate more interest for the upcoming sequel, even for casual players.
