Civilization 7 Dataminers Find Atomic Age Clue, Firaxis Excited for Future

Exciting news has emerged from the world of *Civilization 7*, as dataminers have uncovered hints of a potential fourth Age—the Atomic Age. This revelation comes after Firaxis, the game's developer, hinted at future expansions during an interview with IGN. In *Civilization 7*, players journey through three distinct Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Each Age concludes with an Age Transition, where players choose a new civilization, retain certain Legacies, and witness the game world evolve—a unique system not seen in previous Civilization games.

The current timeline of *Civilization 7* wraps up the Modern Age before the onset of the Cold War, a decision confirmed by lead designer Ed Beach. Beach elaborated on the historical considerations behind the game's Age divisions, emphasizing the importance of global historical shifts. "We spent a lot of time looking at the ebbs and flows of history," Beach noted, highlighting the collapse of major empires across different regions around the same time period as a natural breakpoint for the Antiquity Age. The transition to the Modern Age reflects the challenges faced by established monarchies during revolutions, while the end of World War II marks the close of the Modern Age due to significant historical pivots.

When asked about expanding *Civilization 7* to include a fourth Age, executive producer Dennis Shirk remained coy but optimistic. "You can imagine the possibilities with this, honestly," Shirk teased, hinting at the potential for new systems, visuals, units, and civilizations specific to a future Age, possibly even venturing into space exploration.

Following Shirk's comments, dedicated players with advanced access to the game have already begun datamining and found references to the Atomic Age, along with mentions of unannounced leaders and civilizations. These discoveries align with Firaxis' typical strategy of releasing DLCs for their games, suggesting that an Atomic Age could seamlessly follow the current Modern Age.

In the meantime, Firaxis is addressing community feedback to improve the game's reception, which currently stands at a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick remains confident, believing that the "legacy Civ audience" will grow to appreciate *Civilization 7* as they spend more time with it.

For those eager to conquer the world of *Civilization 7*, be sure to check out our comprehensive guides. From completing every victory type to understanding the biggest changes from *Civilization 6*, and avoiding crucial mistakes, we've got you covered. Additionally, delve into the various map types and difficulty settings to tailor your gameplay experience.