The Civilization franchise began over three decades ago, with the latest entry, Civilization 7,releasing in February 2025. The game was reviewed solidly but has split opinion among fans of the franchise, with many new additions and changes getting the game off to a rocky start. For new players experiencing the franchise for the first time, this entry provides the best graphics ever seen in the franchise, with a more realistic art style to match, but for long-standing fans, Civilization 7 lacks some of the depth of previous entries, with the removal of religious victories and the transactional nature of diplomacy.