is changing a lot about the core formula fans have enjoyed for so many years. While the basic gameplay principles remain the same, much has been changed when it comes to leaders, the various ages, and even how the maps work.
There has been much discourse surrounding these changes, but one detail has gone somewhat unnoticed, despite the fact that it could have a huge impact on the series.
With reimagining the 4X genre, it can be hard to get everything right. Some fans have expressed disappointment in certain fan-favorite features being removed.
However,many of the changes have been implemented to refresh the series and ensure that it doesn't grow too stale for fans.
This also applies to the various map types, which, thanks to some fundamental structure changes, one is being removed. The huge sprawling interconnected map type, Pangaea, which brought together every continent to create one supercontinent, has been removed from.