Civ 7's Test of Time patch lets you shepherd one civ through all ages

Firaxis's Test of Time patch for Civ 7 overhauls core systems to let a single civ span Antiquity to Modern, reintroducing three ages, apex ages, time-tested civs, and a syncretism mechanic that borrows bonuses; it replaces legacy paths with Triumphs (and sets), expands civ options far beyond launch, and rewrites victory conditions to allow an early win in Exploration. The update emphasizes player feedback via community workshops and aims for more agency and storytelling, though balancing such a large content space remains a challenge.