
When rumors first circulated that Civilization VII was in the final stages of development, the forums of RetroGamer and OpenGaming erupted. Leaked screenshots showed sprawling continents, dazzling city skylines, and a new “Era of Convergence” that promised to merge the ancient and the digital. Yet, the official release would be locked behind a Windows‑only DRM system, a reality that felt at odds with the ideals of many Linux fans.
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