Civilization 7 update makes civilization switching optional and introduces new mechanics

Civilization 7's upcoming "Test of Time" update will allow players to stick with a single civilization throughout a match, addressing a controversial mechanic. This "fundamentally game-changing" patch, launching May 19, makes the previously mandatory civilization switching optional, a highly requested feature. New mechanics like Syncretism and Affirmation are also introduced. The game's CEO admitted past design choices were "a bridge too far," acknowledging the game's rough launch and ongoing efforts to improve it.