Polygon has published an oral history of the Civilization franchise, drawing on interviews with key developers including Sid Meier, Bruce Shelley, Brian Reynolds, Soren Johnson, Ed Beach, Jon Shafer, Dennis Shirk, Matt Schembari and Heather Hazen. The piece traces the series' origins back to Meier's partnership with Shelley and the influence of earlier games like Railroad Tycoon.
Originally reported 22 October 2026. Read the full story with all the details on polygon.com