Civilization 7 Dev Partners with Shawnee for Authentic History

Firaxis is collaborating with the Shawnee tribe to create an authentic portrayal in the upcoming game Civilization 7. This partnership aims to respect Shawnee heritage while introducing Tecumseh, a prominent Shawnee leader, as a playable character. The game will feature the Shawnee civilization in the Exploration Age, providing a unique gameplay experience that emphasizes their connection to nature and cultural practices. This marks a significant step for Firaxis, acknowledging past missteps regarding Indigenous representation in the franchise. As part of the collaboration, developmental insights into the future imagined by the Shawnee are being incorporated, alongside a donation to support language revitalization initiatives.

Firaxis is actively working with Shawnee tribal leaders to accurately represent their culture and history, incorporating their feedback into game development and providing financial support for language revitalization programs.

Civilization 7 marks another chapter in the long-standing Sid Meier's Civilization series, known for its strategic gameplay and historical simulations. Since its inception, the franchise has grown to include unique civilizations, each with distinct traits and leaders, adding depth to the 4X genre. The developers' commitment to authenticity comes as a response to previous criticisms about how Indigenous peoples were portrayed in the series.