‘We got it wrong’ with Civilization VII, says boss, as major update announced

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company misjudged Civilization VII’s design and took responsibility for the game’s weak launch and low engagement.

The biggest issue was the civilization-switching mechanic, which many players rejected.

Firaxis will release a Test of Time update on May 19 that removes civilization swapping and overhauls progression based on player feedback.

The update adds new Triumphs and reworks Victories as the studio tries to improve reception and retention.