Civilization games have a history of gradual success, a sentiment echoed by Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick regarding the newly launched Civilization 7. Zelnick describes the series as having always been a slow burn. Although the game faced various challenges, including divisive system changes and bugs, he maintains that the long-term projections for its performance remain positive.

Key Points:

• Historical Context: Civilization titles often take time to resonate with players.
• Current State: Civ 7 currently struggles with user ratings yet is expected to find its place as it receives updates and improvements over time.
• CEO’s Assurance: Zelnick assures that despite a rocky launch, the projected lifetime value of Civilization 7 aligns closely with their initial forecasts, emphasizing confidence in its resurgence within the gaming community.

Zelnick also asserts that although they initially sold their label Private Division, the focus remains on producing top-selling titles that resonate with players, noting that Grand Theft Auto has been an exemplar of the long-term success in video games.