Civilization 7 has faced criticism for its Age system, which is at the core of the game and has left players unhappy. Despite updates including a patch on May 27, 2025, the game's Steam rating has dropped to "mostly negative" over the past month, with only 37% positive reviews. The overall rating remains "mixed," but the game is losing popularity.
The era system is meant to reduce micromanagement, increase flexibility with era resets, and update the 4X strategy formula. However, players are calling it "garbage," complaining that it's monotonous and lacks the spirit of Civilization.
Newcomers to the series perceive the game more or less positively, but veterans are very unhappy with the seventh part.