Fans of *Civilization 7* have reason to be excited as dataminers have uncovered hints suggesting the introduction of a fourth, unannounced Age in the game. This revelation comes alongside a tantalizing tease from developer Firaxis during an interview with IGN, hinting at future expansions.

In *Civilization 7*, a complete campaign spans three Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Each Age concludes with an Age Transition, a pivotal moment where players and AI opponents simultaneously select a new civilization from the upcoming Age, choose which Legacies to carry forward, and witness the game world evolve. This innovative system marks a significant departure from previous entries in the series.

The current game timeline ends before the Cold War, with the Modern Age concluding at the end of World War 2. Lead designer Ed Beach confirmed this timeline in the IGN interview, explaining how the team decided on this ending point. "We spent a lot of time looking at the ebbs and flows of history," Beach said. He emphasized the importance of historical accuracy and global perspective, working closely with senior historian Andrew Johnson to ensure a comprehensive view beyond just Western history.

Beach detailed the rationale behind each Age's endpoint. The Antiquity Age ends around the 300 to 500 CE period, reflecting the global collapse of major empires. The transition from Exploration to Modern is marked by revolutionary upheavals like the French and American Revolutions, which challenged established monarchies. The Modern Age wraps up post-World War 2, a significant pivot in global history, allowing for new gameplay mechanics tailored to each Age.

While Firaxis did not confirm plans for a fourth Age, executive producer Dennis Shirk hinted at exciting future possibilities. "You can imagine the possibilities with this, honestly," Shirk remarked, suggesting that the current framework could support further expansions into new Ages, possibly even reaching into space exploration.

Following Shirk's tease, eager *Civilization 7* players with advanced access have already datamined the game and discovered references to an "Atomic Age." Redditor ManByTheRiver11 shared findings of unannounced leaders, civilizations, and mentions of this new Age, aligning with Shirk's hints and the game's current endpoint.

In the meantime, Firaxis is actively addressing community feedback to improve the game's reception. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, in an interview with IGN ahead of the company's third quarter financial results, acknowledged the mixed user reviews on Steam but expressed confidence in the game's long-term appeal to the "legacy Civ audience."

For players looking to master *Civilization 7*, our comprehensive guides cover everything from achieving all victory types, understanding the major changes from *Civilization 6*, avoiding common mistakes, to exploring different map types and difficulty settings.