Summary
Civilization 7has confirmed the inclusion of local multiplayer. The long-standing franchise has had multiple entries which featured the both local and online competitive play. However, many fans have wondered ifCivilization 7would include the feature as previous previews mentioned online multiplayer only, along with the vaguely worded “local offline” play.
It’s not a secret that competitive play is one of the biggest draws of the game. While the long-requestedcross-play feature forCivilizationhasn’t made its way to the games yet, many gamers still enjoy playing with each other. The strategic nature of the franchise tends to work well in a multiplayer setting. With the impending release of the next entry in the franchise, fans were concerned if local multiplayer would still be part of the game.
As confirmed during the latestNintendo Direct,Civilization 7will have local multiplayer. The partner showcase video provided another preview of the game which highlighted both old and new features. One focus of the video was the new playable historical figure, Queen Himiko. As the clip discussed the game’s “eras,” it was mentioned that multiple players can duke it out in both local and online play, hereby confirming the return of competitive matches.
Why is Multiplayer a Big Deal for Civilization Fans?
MultiplayerCiviilizationgames can last up to daysin the hands of seasoned veterans. And while the majority of these games tend to be online interactions, the demand for local multiplayer is still high. Even past entries in the franchise have had some version of local multiplayer, hence fans wondered about its return inCivilization 7. The partner showcase video does not dig deep into the multiplayer functions present in the new game, but the inclusion of the feature has many fans happy about its return.
While the reveal trailer comes from Nintendo Direct, it is important to note thatCivilization 7will release in 2025for other platforms. There has been some cause of concern about whether the game will keep consistency across the board, and if all features will be available everywhere. Some fans have already expressed concerns about whether the game will run smoothly on the Switch, considering the system’s obvious performance drawbacks in comparison to other consoles. The graphics may have been downgraded a little, and the FPS is said to be lower on the Switch. Still, there is hope that the gameplay experience will not be watered down compared to other versions of the game, but also in comparison to previous entries in the franchise.
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