Tomorrow at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM GMT / 7PM CET we get another live stream about the exploration age, showcasing the exploration of new lands and some new mechanics of the exploration era! Check our thread here for the streams and discussion.

We also got today the 3rd dev diary, this time talking about empire management. Firaxis explains here more about how towns work, how they are specialized and how this all works with the settlement cap. For more info please click here.

We got many interesting Civ7 things for you today!

As first, we got a new Civ guide, the Mongols! They are expansionist and militaristic, and their units and ability fit to this. They get a new cavalry unit when they capture a city, the movement of a unit is restored when it moves on their unique infrastructure, and their unique military unit, the Keshig, gets more movement and heals after deating enemy units. For more details please check the thread here.

We also got a new snippet about the independent people today. This includes that we now have info about 9 of the suzerain abilities. This includes combat boni for ranged and siege units (this might go well with Mongolia), or the ability to train another unique unit. Check the update here, and also the starting post of the thread to read the excellent overview over independent people by thecrazyscott.

As last item, we have critique of the Abbasid design by actual historians. @Paisley_Trees, who is also a Civ6 streamer, has made another video with her colleague Dr. Crow, and they conclude slightly positive on the background design.
They discuss how some of the used names, like for the unique ability, are rather generic, but many are grounded deeply in the Abbasid culture, like the “round city”. The art for the mosque is apparently also non-contemporary, but other parts of the Civ are, such as the Mamluks.
If you are curious about more historical background, and how it is integrated into this civ, then have a look at the video and discuss it here.

Firaxis will be doing another live stream, this time in the exploration age. Read the whole announcement below, and discuss it with us here:

Our next Civ VII developer livestream is coming November 7!​

Tune in at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM GMT / 7PM CET to the Firaxis Games Twitch Channel or the Civilization YouTube Channel.

Here’s what you can expect…

• We’re crossing uncharted waters and heading to Distant Lands.
• We’ll show off new gameplay and mechanics that bring this Age to life.
• We’ll reveal a brand new First Look and Exploration Age civ in action.

We’ll also be answering your questions live on stream, so tune in to leave your questions for our dev team, and we’ll tackle as many as we can during the stream.

See you soon!