The biggest new feature in Civilization VII is the Age mechanic. It splits the game into three separate acts across major periods of history: the ancient Antiquity Age, the Exploration Age, where you can cross the seas and discover a new world, and the Modern Age.

One of the biggest new features in Civilization 7 is the Age system. This splits the game up into three distinct eras: the Antiquity Age, the Exploration Age, and the Modern Age. Think of it like three separate acts over the course of the game.