Fans of Sid Meier's Civilization series might be thrilled to hear that the developers at Firaxis Games have not ruled out the return of the beloved Indian leader, Gandhi, to Civilization VII. While Gandhi didn't make it into the game's initial roster of leaders, there's a glimmer of hope that he could be reintroduced through future downloadable content (DLC). Dive deeper to understand why Firaxis opted to leave Gandhi out of the game at launch.
Civ 7 Devs Consider Bringing Back Past Civilizations and Their Leaders
In a revealing IGN interview on February 13, 2025, with Civilization VII lead designer Ed Beach, it was disclosed that there's still a chance for Gandhi to make a comeback, albeit potentially as part of a later DLC release. This news has sparked excitement among the game's community.
During the interview, Beach elaborated on the decision to exclude certain civilizations and leaders from the initial lineup of Civilization VII. "So, I would say we haven't forgotten about anybody who's been in our game before," Beach stated. He highlighted the ongoing discussions about the absence of nations like Great Britain or India, expressing the team's awareness of fan expectations.
Beach shed light on the reasoning behind these exclusions, noting, "There're just too many popular choices and we always want to have a few fresh ones that sound really new and exciting to people." He acknowledged that some civilizations and leaders, including Gandhi, were left out to make room for new content, but reassured fans that "we always are looking at the big picture, when we're going to bring leaders or civs into the fold. So there's hope for Gandhi, yet."
Given the extensive history of DLC releases for Civilization VI, it's reasonable to anticipate that Gandhi will eventually join the roster of Civilization VII. However, the exact timeline for his return remains uncertain, keeping fans eagerly waiting for more updates from Firaxis Games.
