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If Civilization 7 let you down, underrated 4X game Ara is getting a big overhaul
Ara History Untold was released at precisely the wrong moment. It was September 2024, just three months after the first trailer for Civilization 7. If it had arrived a year or so earlier, 4X fans who’d worn out Civ 6 might have been tempted to try something new. But with Firaxis’ sequel confirmed, a lot of people likely decided they’d just wait. Civilization 7 hasn’t quite met expectations, however, and although Stellaris, Endless Legend, and Songs of Silence put variations on the theme, it seems like we’re still waiting for a credible historical strategy game to rival the Sid Meier empire. Ara may have struggled at launch, but with a new studio in charge of post-release material, the upcoming DLC and dozens of free updates could catalyze a comeback. Continue reading If Civilization 7 let you down, underrated 4X game Ara is getting a big overhaul MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best 4X games, Best turn-based strategy games, Ara History Untold review
Ara History Untold was released at precisely the wrong moment. It was September 2024, just three months after the first trailer for Civilization 7. If it had arrived a year or so earlier, 4X fans who’d worn out Civ 6 might have been tempted to try something new. But with Firaxis’ sequel confirmed, a lot of people likely decided they’d just wait. Civilization 7 hasn’t quite met expectations, however, and although Stellaris, Endless Legend, and Songs of Silence put variations on the theme, it seems like we’re still waiting for a credible historical strategy game to rival the Sid Meier empire. Ara may have struggled at launch, but with a new studio in charge of post-release material, the upcoming DLC and dozens of free updates could catalyze a comeback.
MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best 4X games, Best turn-based strategy games, Ara History Untold review
