Civilization VII
2K and Firaxis Games have announced that Heather Hazen has been named the new Studio Head, leading development on the next mainline game in the Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise, Civilization VII.
With a wealth of experience in the gaming industry, Hazen has been with Firaxis since 2020, contributing to the Civilization franchise's development and working on other critically acclaimed titles such as XCOM.
As Studio Head, Hazen will manage Firaxis Games' development teams and lead its mission to build the best strategy games on the planet.
David Ismailer (Left)
David Ismailer, President of 2K:
We are excited to welcome
Heather Hazen as the new Studio Head of Firaxis Games, and believe she will continue to drive the success Firaxis has consistently delivered as part of 2K’s independent studio model... 2K and Firaxis Games are deeply grateful for the foundation thatSteve Martin set during his time at the studio, shepherding more than 30 game launches across three genre-defining franchises, and for ensuring a smooth transition for Heather into her new role. Firaxis is one of our company and industry’s most renowned studios, and we are confident that the team will continue to do great things under her leadership.
Source: 2K