How Civilization 7 Could Reshape Civ 6’s Difficulty Levels

Difficulty levels and strategy games go hand in hand as franchises look to acclimate their player bases with the unique requirements needed to overcome the AI player, from the easiest to the hardest. Playing with the same stakes where gamers can predict the computer’s moves doesn’t bode well for a title’s continuity and replay value, so the best in the business shake things up with their difficulty modes. Sid Meier’s Civilization series has persevered from the early days of the 90s for its expertise in keeping its fans entertained with different experiences through its varied modes, and despite the stellar reception of Civilization 6, the franchise could use an injection of flair in its difficulty levels to distinguish Civilization 7 from its predecessors.