The developers of Civilization 7 (Civ 7) have hinted at the possible return of Gandhi to the game, potentially as downloadable content (DLC). Dive into the details to understand why Firaxis Games chose to exclude Gandhi from the initial lineup of leaders in Civ 7!
Civ 7 Devs Consider Reintroducing Past Civilizations and Leaders
Hope remains for fans eager to see Gandhi lead once more in Civ 7. This was revealed during an IGN interview with Civ 7's lead designer, Ed Beach, on February 13, 2025. Beach suggested that while Gandhi may not be part of the initial release, his return could be on the horizon through future DLCs.
During the interview, Beach elaborated on the decision to omit certain civilizations and leaders from Civ 7. "We haven't forgotten about anybody who's been in our game before," Beach stated. He acknowledged the community's concerns about missing civilizations like Great Britain or England, saying, "There's a lot of consternation right now about where's Great Britain or England, why aren't they in our game?"
The decision to exclude Britain and India from the initial roster of Civ 7 was strategic. Beach explained, "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. 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 list of DLCs released for Civilization 6, it's reasonable to anticipate that Gandhi will eventually make his way into Civ 7. However, the precise timeline for his return remains uncertain at this point.
