Civilization 7 looks to take the franchise to a new age by emphasizing, above all else, how cultures emerge over time. The tried-and-true grand strategy formula remains, but the key changes this time around are more than enough to justify it as Civilization 7 instead of "Civ 6.5." Indeed, Firaxis Games has a key approach known as the 33% rule when it comes to Civ sequels: 33% remains the same, 33% of the content is upgraded and improved, and 33% of the content is brand new. Between the improvements and brand new content, everything about the game feels top-notch.