While nominally a long-running, legendary strategy series, Civilization is also immensely quotable, which you can't say about many other 4X games. Getting lost in the minutiae of empire-building while Sean Bean drops some of the hardest, most hilarious lines from history was a highlight of Civ VI, and the Game of Thrones fun continues in Civilization VII, with Brienne of Tarth herself, Gwendoline Christe announced as narrator.
We get a brief teaser in the trailer above, and there's little doubt Christie has the range to assume the oddly prestigious role. Voice acting was introduced with Civilization IV, and legendary Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy set a high bar. Stage actor and fellow Star Trek alum William Morgan Shepard was cast for Civ V, and Bean, as mentioned, for Civ VI.
Civilization VII will rewrite history on 11th February 2025 for PS5 and PS4. Will you be diving in? Let us know in the comments section below.
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I'm Surprised they haven't tried to get Morgan Freeman or Keith David to narrated one of these games.
@Areus They only come around once every generation!
I'm a bit worried that this game is launching for both PS4 and PS5 tbh.
Either they've downgraded it to work on both consoles or this is yet another example of the PS5 being of questionable value.
As I watched the gameplay trailer yesterday I was really enjoying the crisp, clear voice and accent but was unable to identify it. As soon as they said it was Gwendoline Christie I immediately went "oh my god of course it is!" It's a fantastic choice I have to say! Not only because she sounds incredible and adds both weight and charm to the narration, but also by virtue of being the first female narrator in the series. Quite thrilled with this. And the gameplay changes are looking very interesting as well. Pre-ordered yesterday.
Excellent choice! She has such a powerful voice.
Great narrator choice, gameplay changes looking great - a first day double purchase for me on PS5 and... on Mac!
I will miss Sean but Gwendoline is a great choice, can't wait
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