Why Civilization 7 Should Double Down on the Information Era

In the nearly seven years since Civilization 6 was first released, the world has seen major technological advances in everything from gaming to artificial intelligence. Many of these advances are either partially or wholly reliant on the internet, and this is something that should be reflected in the technologies available to players in Civilization 7. Putting an increased focus on the Information Era in the series’ seventh outing by giving players more reasons to research than simply being able to build a bigger bomb would ensure that Civilization 7 moves the franchise forward in a way that reflects recent changes in the real world.