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Civilization 7 confirms important multiplayer feature

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Civilization 7 has confirmed the inclusion of local multiplayer. The long-running franchise has had several installments that have featured both local and online play. However, many fans have wondered if Civilization 7 would include this feature, as previous previews only mentioned online multiplayer along with a vaguely worded "local offline" game.

It's no secret that "Competitive play" games are one of the biggest attractions of the game. Although the long-desired cross-play feature has not yet been implemented in the Civilization games, many gamers still enjoy playing with each other. The strategic nature of the franchise works well in a multiplayer environment.

With the upcoming release of the next game in the series, fans were worried if local multiplayer would still be a part of the game. As confirmed during the latest Nintendo Direct, Civilization 7 will have local multiplayer. The partner showcase video provided another preview of the game, highlighting both old and new features.

A focus of the video was the new playable historical figure, Queen Himiko. When the clip discussed the "eras" of the game, it was mentioned that multiple players can compete in both local and online play, confirming the return of "Competitive play" matches.

Why is multiplayer so important to Civilization fans?

Multiplayer Civilization games can last up to days in the hands of experienced players. And although the majority of these games tend to be online interactions, the demand for local multiplayer is still high. Even previous releases in the franchise have had some version of local multiplayer, which is why fans were worried about its return in Civilization 7.

The partner showcase video doesn't go into depth about the multiplayer features of the new game, but the inclusion of this feature has many fans excited for its return. It is important to note that Civilization 7 will be released in 2025 for other platforms, although the announcement comes from the Nintendo Direct.

There have been some concerns about whether the game will maintain consistency across different platforms and whether all features will be available everywhere. Some fans have already expressed concern about whether the game will run smoothly on the Switch, given the platform's obvious performance limitations compared to other consoles.

Graphics may be toned down a bit and FPS is said to be lower on Switch. Still, there is hope that the gameplay experience will not be watered down compared to other versions of the game as well as previous titles in the franchise.