GamesStrategyAfter 8 years and multiple expansions, Firaxis had to make Civilization 7 because Civ 6 “was getting too big for its britches"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesStrategyAfter 8 years and multiple expansions, Firaxis had to make Civilization 7 because Civ 6 “was getting too big for its britches"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Firaxis) Civilization 7is coming about eight years after Civilization 6 because it was getting “too big for its britches” with new expansions, modes, scenarios, and more. Yesterday, Firaxis finally revealed more of its new Civilization game at theGamescom Opening Night Liveshowcase, including a February 11 release datethat just so happened to have leaked …