Civilization 7's largest change is proving divisive, but it might fix sandbox strategy's biggest problem: being boring

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You do, in fact, gotta hand it to Firaxis.

Now I’ll admit,some of Civilization 7’s proposed shake-ups scare me.

But at a certain point on that journey, the scales tip.

You have, effectively, solved the game before it’s over.

Fighting this problem on its own turf is perhaps a hopeless battle.

I get the sense that Firaxis knows this.

But you’ve got the option to’t understate just how bold a solution this is.

As a result, Civilization 7 will likely be this year’s biggest gamble in gaming.

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