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Thinking about upgrading your towns to cities in Civilization 7? Explore the benefits and drawbacks to make the best decision.
Civilization 7 adds a plethora of new gameplay mechanics that separate it from earlier games in the series. One of those changes is the distinct differences between how towns and cities perform. You will also get the chance to turn towns into cities, which comes with certain benefits and drawbacks.
In a game full of player choices, this is yet another crucial choice that you will have to make. If you are wondering whether it is the right decision to change your towns into cities, this guide will provide the necessary clarity.
Understanding the Differences Between Towns and Cities in Civilization 7
The biggest difference between these two types of settlements in the game is that towns do not have any production menu attached to them, unlike cities. So, your towns cannot make units or buildings. While you can still buy units or buildings for your towns with gold, these options are much more limited when compared to the production menu of cities.
The next difference is that the production score of towns is converted into gold. In cities, production scores convert to resources that you can then use to upgrade the city itself. But the gold from the production score can be more useful since you can choose to spend gold anywhere and not just on the betterment of the town that generated it.
Also, find out all about the various resources in the game.
When your town grows to a certain size, you also have the ability to choose a focus for the settlement. For instance, if you choose the Fort Town focus, all units that you station in that town will heal much faster. Another example would be the Religious site focus. This focus will ensure a happiness bonus to all temples within your civilization.
Lastly, cities require you to micromanage every aspect of their existence. However, in towns, there is minimal need for micromanagement, which helps you to tackle the other matters that impact your civilization.
Should You Convert Towns to Cities in Civilization 7?
The only instance where you should consider changing a town into a city in Civilization 7 would be when the town has enough production score that you want to spend on buildings, upgrades, and units. Keep in mind that a city will provide increased resource capacity, building yields, and added codex slots. If you are planning to achieve a Culture Victory, more cities will mean that you can build a greater number of Wonders.
In all other scenarios, letting a town stay a town may be more beneficial. They can provide a significant amount of gold earnings depending on their production score. Also, you don’t have to manage towns as minutely, leaving you with plenty of time to focus on strategizing the other aspects of your civilization.
We hope this guide helped solve your dilemma about turning towns into cities. If you need further tips when starting out in Civilization 7, read our tips and tricks for beginners.
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