Summary
The narrator forSid Meier’s Civilization 7, planned for launch in February 2025, will be Gwendoline Christie, a core cast member of the hit HBO seriesGame of Thrones. TheCivilizationseries has often cast big-name actors in the narrator’s spot, andSid Meier’s Civilization 7looks to continue this trend, filling the role with the secondGame of Thronesactor in a row.
Christie’s acting career spans back to 2007, though she landed her breakout role in 2012 during the second season ofGame of Thronesas Brienne of Tarth. Originally serving as a member of the Kingsguard to Renly Baratheon, the character’s journey saw her become the protector of the Stark sisters before being knighted by Ser Jaime Lannister. Ultimately, she was appointed as a member of the Kingsguard to Bran the Broken in the series finale.
Christie has since gone on to star in majormotion picture series likeThe Hunger Gamesand theStar Warssequel trilogy, and a new live-action cinematic trailer forCivilization 7has revealed her next big role as the game’s narrator. The new trailer shows Christie walking through a darkened room filled with living dioramas depicting things like the construction of the pyramids and a rocket shooting into space, which mark key discoveries that players regularly experience in the game series. It’s a fitting scenario, as the main role of the narrator in theCivilizationgames is to provide key quotes from historical writings whenever a player discovers a new piece of technology.
Gwendoline Christie Will Narrate Civilization 7
Prior to Christie, Sean Bean served as narrator inCivilization 6, and is best known for his roles asNed Stark inGame of Thrones' first season and Boromir inThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy. Prior to Bean’s casting, the role of narrator had been filled primarily by actors best known for theirStar Trekroles, with Leonard Nimoy and W. Morgan Sheppard filling the narrator’s spot forCivilization 4 and 5, respectively.
While Christie’s addition to the cast is exciting for many fans of the series,Civilization 7will also introduce a variety of new featuresto keep the gameplay fresh. In addition to the inclusion of new leaders and ages, the game will also feature a Crisis System, introducing cataclysmic events that build up over the course of an age. The game will also lay out Legacy Paths, guiding players towards specific milestones on their path to victory.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
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The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter.Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIIempowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!InCivilization VII, your strategic decisions shape the unique cultural lineage of your evolving empire. Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history and steer the course of your story by choosing a new civilization to represent your empire in each Age of human advancement.Construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, improve your civilization with technological breakthroughs, and conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations as you explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Pursue prosperity in an immersive solo experience or play with others in online multiplayer.Whether you choose to follow a path rooted in history or reimagine possibilities to chart your own way forward, build something you believe in and create a legacy that echoes through the Ages inCivilization VII.
