The developers of Civilization 7 have sparked excitement among fans by hinting at the potential return of Gandhi, the beloved Indian leader, as a downloadable content (DLC) addition to the game. Dive deeper to understand why Firaxis Games chose to initially exclude Gandhi from the game's roster of leaders.
Civ 7 Devs Consider Bringing Back Past Civilizations and Their Leaders
Hope remains for fans of Gandhi as a leader in Civilization 7. This optimism was reignited during an IGN interview with Civ 7's lead designer, Ed Beach, on February 13, 2025. Beach indicated that while Gandhi's return might be delayed, it could be realized through future DLC.
During the IGN interview, Beach shed light on the decision to exclude certain civilizations and their leaders from the initial release of Civ 7. "So I would say we haven't forgotten about anybody who's been in our game before," Beach stated. "Certainly civilizations, there's a lot of consternation right now about where's Great Britain or England, why aren't they in our game?"
The primary reason for not including Britain or India in the initial lineup of Civ 7, according to Beach, was the need to make room for new civilizations. "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 explained. "So things are getting left behind, but 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 in Civilization 6, it's reasonable to anticipate that Gandhi will eventually find his way back into Civilization 7. However, the specific timeline for his return remains uncertain at this point.
