August 20 is Going To Be a Huge Day for Civilization Fans

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August 20 is Going To Be a Huge Day for Civilization Fans

Highlights

  • 4X fans should mark their calendars for August 20 for the world gameplay reveal of Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
  • Civilization 6 was a massive hit and Civilization 7 may expand on its success with new mechanics.
  • The reveal has fans excited and hoping for a showcase of new gameplay mechanics in the upcoming installment.

As a long-time fanatic of the 4X genre and especially the Civilization series by Firaxis Games, I can hardly contain my excitement for August 20! Ever since the teaser announcement at Summer Game Fest, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the next installment in the grand saga that is Sid Meier’s Civilization.

Enthusiasts of Firaxis Games’ 4X turn-based strategy series, Civilization, should clear their calendars on August 20 for the global unveiling of Sid Meier’s Civilization 7. This unveiling of the upcoming game in the Civilization series will occur during the Opening Night Live segment at Gamescom held in Cologne, Germany, and will be broadcast globally.

First released in 1991, the series has established itself as a mainstay in the 4X strategy genre by merging fundamental elements such as “exploration, expansion, exploitation, and elimination.” The latest installment, “Civilization 6,” was met with great success upon its 2016 debut, selling over one million copies within its initial weeks. It continues to receive high praise on Steam, with 90% of recent reviewers expressing their approval.

The significant gameplay unveil originated from Gamescom Opening Night Live host Geoff Keighley’s official Twitter feed. According to his post, the live stream event is scheduled for August 20 at 2 PM Eastern Standard Time and 11 AM Pacific Standard Time. This gameplay reveal will be included in the opening night program. Eager fans of the series have probably been anticipating a major reveal this month, following a preliminary announcement at Summer Game Fest on June 7, which hinted at an upcoming Firaxis August Showcase. However, the recent announcement does not clarify the extent of the game that Firaxis plans to show before its projected release window in 2025.

A Big Civilization 7 Reveal Is Coming August 20

Initial responses suggest a mix of eagerness and apprehension among fans of the series regarding the upcoming post. Many players are eagerly awaiting potential unveiling of innovative gameplay features for Civilization 7, hoping that Firaxis will further develop the mechanics introduced in Gathering Storm, an expansion for Civilization 6. This expansion incorporated environmental factors like climate change, volcanoes, floods, and droughts, along with a variety of new modern technology discoveries and civic trees.

As a die-hard fan eagerly waiting for my next strategic conquest, I can’t help but look forward to what Civilization 7 might bring in terms of enhancing the gameplay mechanics from Civilization 6. However, we’re still a few weeks away from any official reveal, leaving us all guessing about the new features. Yet, with Firaxis behind it, I know that whatever they unveil at Gamescom 2024 is going to be something I won’t want to miss. Their history of crafting exceptional 4X strategy games speaks for itself.

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2024-08-02 00:43