Civ 7 Leader Reveal Adds Cultural and Scientific Powerhouse

In just a few weeks, Civilization 7 is set to be released, and the last of its leaders and civilizations are being finalized, adding to the already impressive lineup for the first new installment in nearly ten years. Although this leader was absent in Civ 6, they have a rich history within this series. With the major gameplay mechanics changes coming with Civilization 7, this familiar character is poised to be an early, versatile favorite among players.

Catherine joins Civ 7 with Science & Culture Combo

At its release, Civilization 7 will offer more than twenty unique leaders to select from, with further options likely to be added later through DLC expansions. The recent announcement of Catherine the Great as one of these leaders has sparked excitement among players. Known for her extensive reign in Russia spanning over three decades, Catherine the Great will make her fifth appearance in the mainline Civilization series and ninth overall if we count some spinoffs.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but lament that Catherine the Great was absent from the mainline installments of Civilization, with the exception of Civilization and Civilization VI. However, she’s made appearances in both Call to Power series and both iterations of Civilization Revolution. Her previous scientific and cultural enhancements have been impressive, but it seems that Civilization 7 could potentially unveil her most adaptable and potent form yet.

In Civilization 7, I’m thrilled to discover that I, Catherine the Great, will be graced with the exceptional trait “Star of the North.” This special ability offers three significant advantages that are sure to enhance my gameplay experience.

Firstly, it boosts the culture accumulation per age for Great Works and provides an extra building slot when a Great Work is present. However, the third benefit might prove to be the most valuable. Whenever I settle cities in tundra regions, they will yield 25% of their culture per turn as science per turn! That’s fantastic news indeed, as it aligns with the tundra starting bias that Russia enjoyed in both Civ 5 and Civ 6.

This feature facilitates quicker advancement in scientific achievements for those aiming for a cultural victory, as it requires less diversion from your main cultural focus. Additionally, it offers an appealing route towards a scientific victory, as players can accumulate higher science gains than usual by strategically combining the two aspects. While we’ll have to wait and see how it plays out in a larger game setting, Catherine is likely to be popular once players get their hands on Civilization 7 and start exploring its new features.

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2025-01-17 01:13