While initially absent from Civilization VII's launch roster, the possibility of Mahatma Gandhi's return as a DLC leader remains very much alive. This news follows a recent interview with Civ VII lead designer Ed Beach, offering a glimmer of hope for fans of the iconic leader.
Civ 7 Devs Consider Bringing Back Past Civs and their Leaders
Hope Remains for Gandhi and Other Civ Leaders
In a February 13, 2025, interview with IGN, Beach addressed the absence of familiar civilizations and leaders from Civ VII's initial lineup. He reassured fans, stating, "So I would say we haven't forgotten about anybody who's been in our game before. Certainly civilizations, there's a lot of consternation right now about where's Great Britain or England, why aren't they in our game?"
The decision to omit certain established civilizations, including India, boiled down to the sheer number of popular choices. Beach explained, "There're just too many popular choices and we always want to have a few fresh ones that sound really new and exciting to people. So things are getting left behind, but we always are looking at the big picture, when we're going to bring leaders or civs into the fold. So there's hope for Gandhi, yet."
Given the extensive DLC history of Civilization VI, the prospect of Gandhi's eventual inclusion in Civilization VII seems highly likely, though the exact release date remains unconfirmed.
