Science and diplomacy will be his priorities: the developers of Sid Meier's Civilisation VII have introduced Benjamin Franklin

Sid Meier's Civilisation VII trailer artwork. Source: Firaxis Games

Firaxis Games studio has unveiled another trailer for Sid Meier's Civilisation 7 historical 4X-strategy, which introduces another national leader.

Here's What We Know

When starting a game for America, players will be able to choose Ben Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, as their leader.

This outstanding man can emphasise scientific development or focus on diplomacy. In the role of leader, Franklin gives the player additional production and science points for placing production buildings in cities and guarantees some other bonuses that will help to discover new technologies faster.

Benjamin Franklin prefers to do business with those who share his political views and shuns those of a different opinion.

Previously, the developers of Sid Meier's Civilisation VII introduced the following leaders:

• The developers of Sid Meier's Civilisation VII introduced Queen Hatshepsut and talked about the updated age change system;
• the founder of the Roman Empire, Octavian Augustus;
• A great philosopher will lead ancient China: Sid Meier's Civilisation VII developers talk about Confucius' advantages in the ambitious 4X strategy game;
• Native American leader Tecumseh;
• Vietnamese leader Trung Trac;
• the ruler of India, Ashoka;
• It's time for King Xerxes: the developers of Sid Meier's Civilisation VII historical 4X-strategy introduced the next national leader;
• "The ends justify the means": a new trailer for Sid Meier's Civilisation VII reveals Machiavelli's core strengths;
• A strong fleet is the key to victory: the developers of Sid Meier's Civilisation VII talked about the advantages of the Spanish Queen Isabella;
• The ruler of the Inca Empire, Pachacuti, will return in Sid Meier's Civilisation VII - Firaxis Games studio has unveiled another national leader;
• King Charlemagne of France;
• warrior queen Amina;
• Fourteenth-century travel blogger Ibn Battuta will become a national leader in Sid Meier's Civilisation VII: new strategy trailer unveiled.

When We Can Expect It

Sid Meier's Civilisation VII will be released on 11 February on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch

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