As the next chapter of Civilization game series, Civilization 7 appears to be an extensive new offering, continuing to build on the much-loved gameplay of its predecessors. With Firaxis Games and 2K promising players new features and additions for this upcoming installment, anticipation is mounting to see what will come of this sequel to the beloved Civilization 6. Eight years have passed since the 2016 release, so it’s been a long time coming for a new game to be refined and polished with exciting new changes.
Building for Civilization 7 Early access starting February 6, 2025, Firaxis has been progressively announcing new leaders coming to the game. With some leaders featured as different versions of themselves throughout their lives, the game offers plenty of interesting new characters to check out. Although most of the leaders have been officially confirmed, The game’s new rating by the ESRB has led to speculation of two additional leadersthe Prussian king Frederick the Great and the Russian queen Catherine the Great.
Apparently King Frederick the Great is coming to Civ 7
ESRB leak appears to indicate King Frederick is in Civilization 7
Frederick II, better known as King Frederick the Great, has been almost completely confirmed be coming to Civilization 7 through CERS classification, as reported by SI. Citing a game description, the King was openly named in Civilization 7‘s summer assessment: “Friedrich cultivated a court where he could express his sexuality – if not quite openly, at least in private.” As this king is generally considered by historians to be homosexual, the play, of course, reflects the truths of that was known.
With homosexuality being a taboo subject in Prussia during King Frederick’s rule, Instead, he created an inner circle of well-educated men to explore his desires outside of the public eye.. Despite trying to keep his affairs private behind closed doors, it was widely known that he maintained intimate relationships with men at his court. As an absolutist ruler, it is exciting to consider what King Frederick the Great will have to add Civilization 7.
Russian Queen Catherine the Great Is a Leaked Civ 7 Leader
Queen Catherine is known for her sexual politics
As one of the few women Frederico held in high regard it seems likely that Queen Catherine the Great of Russia will be the second leader that the ESRB rating highlighted. While the quote associated with her is more debatable, it is still certain that it could apply to her as well as other possible leaders: “His internal government was a strange series of sexual policies. She often appointed her lovers to high-status positions.” As a Queen of foreign origin, it is not surprising that Queen Catherine needed to establish a political body that was on her side.
As Catherine is known for some of her sexual adventures, it is no surprise that this queen had around 22 male lovers throughout her life, many of whom were much younger than her. These lovers were also known to reap the political benefits of their relationship with her, although she always held the real power in playing them off against each other to maintain her own position unchallenged. While it is still uncertain whether this description is definitely hers, it seems very likely that Queen Catherine will return soon. Civilization 7.
Civilization VII by Sid Meier
Grand Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy
4X
- Franchise
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Sid Meier’s Civilization
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PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Switch
- Released
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February 11, 2025
- Developer(s)
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Firaxis Games
- Editor(s)
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2K