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Take-Two Boss Says 'Legacy' Civilization Audience Will Eventually Come Around on Civilization 7 Amid 'Mixed' Steam User Reviews

Feb 26,25(3 months ago)
Take-Two Boss Says 'Legacy' Civilization Audience Will Eventually Come Around on Civilization 7 Amid 'Mixed' Steam User Reviews

Civilization 7's launch has received a mixed reception on Steam, prompting concerns from some hardcore fans. While Steam user reviews highlight UI issues, limited map variety, and missing features, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, remains optimistic. He points to a Metacritic score of 81 and numerous reviews exceeding 90, acknowledging negative outliers like Eurogamer's 2/5 rating.

Zelnick believes the initial negative feedback from the "legacy Civ audience" stems from the significant changes introduced in Civ 7. Early access players, often the most dedicated fans, are understandably cautious about these innovations. He anticipates that prolonged gameplay will foster a more positive reception.

Zelnick believes Civ fans will come to love Civ 7. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

One key change is the three-Age campaign structure (Antiquity, Exploration, Modern). Each Age's completion triggers a simultaneous Age Transition for all players, involving civilization selection, Legacy retention, and world evolution—a novel feature in the Civilization series.

Despite Zelnick's confidence, Firaxis faces the challenge of improving player sentiment, especially on Steam. The platform's user review rating significantly impacts a game's visibility and overall success. Firaxis has already pledged to address UI concerns, introduce team-based multiplayer, and expand map diversity.

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