Firaxis prepares major updates for Civilization VII while a Steam achievement leak reveals potential new titles.
In what’s shaping up to be an interesting week for PC gamers, two main stories are taking the spotlight. Firaxis Games is charting a promising future for ‘Civilization VII’, while a significant leak involving Steam achievements has potentially unveiled a host of new and unannounced games.
Civilization VII Prepares for the Future
Firaxis Games has laid out a comprehensive plan for the future of ‘Civilization VII’, which includes both free and paid content. According to GamingOnLinux, the free “Arc of Tomorrow” update and a paid “Earthrise DLC” are in the pipeline, aiming to rejuvenate the long-running franchise and keep its dedicated player base engaged. The specifics of these updates are yet to be fully detailed, but the announcement indicates a solid commitment to maintaining and expanding the strategic depth that ‘Civilization’ is known for.
Steam Achievements Leak Potential New Titles
A major leak on Steam might have pulled the curtain back on several upcoming PC games, as detailed by RockPaperShotgun and PCGamesN. The leak reportedly came via the trophy tracking site Exophase and appears to reveal achievement lists for games such as ‘Persona 6’, a new ‘Fable’, and a couple of intriguing titles like ‘Thief: The Dark Project Remastered’.
These revelations, if confirmed, could indicate a rich slate of game releases on the horizon. While leaks are always to be taken with a grain of caution, the breadth of titles mentioned here is enough to pique the interest of many players eagerly awaiting notification of new adventures.
Other Notable Mentions
- FromSoftware’s latest foray into DLC with ‘Elden Ring’ didn’t go as planned. As per RockPaperShotgun, players managed to exploit a bug to duplicate items, prompting a quick patch.
- In the backstory department, RockPaperShotgun reveals a bit of internal Bethesda dynamics. According to Kurt Kuhlmann, Todd Howard’s vision for ‘Starfield’ took precedence over ‘Elder Scrolls 6’, against the preference of many developers.
- ‘Valheim’ reaches its 1.0 release, bringing with it a guide on console commands to enhance gameplay, courtesy of PCGamesN.
In sum, the gaming landscape is buzzing with strategic expansions, potential future releases, and a glimpse into the inner workings of major studios, setting the stage for an intriguing few months ahead in PC gaming.
