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gaming7 days ago•15 min saved

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.

via Ars Technica|

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gaming19 days ago•6 min saved

Civilization VII’s Free Test of Time Update Lets You Play the Same Civilization Across All Ages

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is getting a major free update called Test of Time, arriving May 19 on all platforms (including Switch 1 and Switch 2). It reintroduces the option to stay with one civilization for every age, overhauls the Victories system to reward broader strategic choices, and replaces Legacy Paths with Triumphs for more unique campaigns. The patch also adds a Fractal Continent map, new Commerce screen, Advisor Council, updated map generation, narrative events, and various balance tweaks. Switch 2 gains Mouse Mode controls, 4K resolution, and 60fps, with dev diaries and an update notes preview–plus a live stream on May 13.

via Nintendo Life|

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technology20 days ago•7 min saved

Civilization VII's Test of Time lets you carry a single civilization through all ages with Triumphs

2K and Firaxis announced the Sid Meier’s Civilization VII “Test of Time” update arriving May 19, which lets players start and continue with one civilization through all ages, with AI following the player's lead; it introduces a revamped Victories system centered on Military, Economy, Culture, and Science, replaces Legacy Paths with a new Triumphs system tied to six attributes, and is available on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), and Apple Arcade.

via Gematsu|

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technology3 months ago•13 min saved

Civ VII gets a bold reset with ‘Test of Time’ overhaul to fix launch-era friction

Firaxis’s Civ VII is getting the Test of Time update to rework controversial changes: players can play one civilization through all three ages with an apex kit, replace legacy paths with a flexible 'triumphs' system, and allow early-age victories, aiming for a more open, sandbox-like experience while addressing endgame complexity; planned additions include a city connections view and hot-seat multiplayer, and the studio is expanding external testing and community workshops to better incorporate feedback.

via Ars Technica|

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