Civilization 7 Drops Modern Age Civ Fueled by the Haters

As we get closer to the launch of Civilization 7, the final unveilings are adding more leaders and civilizations to an already impressive lineup. In previous announcements, we delved into the Antiquity Age and Exploration Age, but now the focus has shifted squarely to the Modern Age in the countdown to release. The civ set to make its grand entrance as a main civilization in this series is revealed as the penultimate addition, and it will be based on the theme of hatred in Civilization 7.

Let the Hate Flow Through Prussia in Civ 7

It’s widely believed that Mughal India will be the final unveiled civilization for Civilization 7, as it has been shown in previous live streams. However, the most recent reveal, which hadn’t been spotted before, was dedicated to Prussia. This revelation coincided with a first look at Friedrich, who is reappearing in the game after leading Germany in an earlier installment of this series.

In Civilization 7, each leader doesn’t automatically receive a direct replica of their historical civilization from the past, but the King of Prussia will be given the opportunity to construct an empire that transforms into Prussia during the Modern Era. Among the military-focused civilizations unveiled so far, none seem to match the intensity that Prussia exhibits.

In Civilization 7, Prussia will acquire the “Blood and Iron” ability. This means that every military unit under any civilization that harbors negative feelings towards you will become stronger. As your relationship with a civ deteriorates, the combat strength of their units will increase directly. It’s a fitting characteristic for Prussia in Civ 7, as war-mongering seems to be part of their historical identity.

It seems plausible that Prussia could adapt to achieve a different type of victory, yet they are primarily designed for a Military Victory. Generally speaking, engaging in war tends to have detrimental effects on any civilization. Over time, the strain of war can lead to unhappiness and decreased productivity among your people. The act of conquering or destroying cities usually increases the discontent felt by other civilizations towards you, but this is not a significant concern for Prussia. In fact, it’s their key strength.

Harbouring hatred towards Prussia might unintentionally strengthen them. War is deeply ingrained in their Prussian identity in Civilization VII. Unlike most civilizations, Prussia can continue trading with cities they’re at war with thanks to the Zollverein civic. Moreover, this same civic triggers the Mediatization tradition, which increases production in all your cities during wartime.

As a dedicated gamer, let me tell you, nothing tops off the bitter brew of Prussia, also known as the Haterade shake, quite like the iconic Brandenburg Gate. When your civilization manages to construct this marvel, it’ll be liberated from the misery that war weariness inflicts on happiness levels. On top of that, every settlement you conquer will enjoy a boost in overall satisfaction. If you’re eyeing global conquest in Civilization 7, there might not be a better choice than Prussia.

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2025-02-01 01:13