Civilization followers will know the in-game narrator performs an enormous half in the technique collection. For a begin, you hear their voice rather a lot as they convey knowledge about humanity itself all through the course of the sport. And the Civilization video games have had some high-profile actors play the position over the years. The late and nice Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy voiced Civilization 4, William Morgan Sheppard voiced Civilization 5, and Ned Stark himself, Sean Bean, voiced Civilization 6.
Now, Civilization developer Firaxis has maintained the Game of Thrones line of succession by drafting Gwendoline Christie to play the in-game narrator in Civilization 7. Recent from a gameplay reveal at Opening Evening Dwell, Firaxis introduced Christie’s position in the sport with a brand new trailer, under, that gives a glimpse at what to anticipate when Civilization 7 releases early subsequent yr.
Simply revealed! Your in-game narrator for Civilization VII is… Gwendoline Christie!
Watch the full Gameplay Showcase, taking place now!https://t.co/xIm1PxuUQF | #Civ7 (*7*)
— Sid Meier’s Civilization VII (@CivGame) August 20, 2024
Christie, like Sean Bean, is a Game of Thrones alum, having exploded into the mainstream by taking part in Brienne of Tarth in the HBO fantasy-drama collection. Right here, Christie appears a bit of extra relaxed than the overcharged Brienne, setting the scene for completely for Civilization 7.
IGN went hands-on with Civilization 7 forward of its Opening Evening Dwell reveal and got here away impressed. Civilization 7 launches February 11, 2025, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Collection X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Swap, PC by way of Steam and Epic Video games Retailer, and Mac and Linux by way of Steam.
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