‘Civilization 7’ designers on the massive game franchise’s revised approach to history

One of the world’s biggest and oldest video games tackles no less thorny a subject than all of recorded history.

The designers of “Civilization 7,” out Tuesday, join us to discuss how they’ve revised the game to showcase a broader diversity of cultures and depict how they evolve over time.

Host Scott Tong speaks with “Civilization 7” lead designer Ed Beach, executive producer Dennis Shirk, and narrative designer and historian Rue Taylor.

This segment airs on February 11, 2025. Audio will be available after the broadcast.