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Stirrup:
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

Stirrup:

Wondering about Stirrups in Civilization VII? This guide breaks down its presence (or lack thereof) across the Civilization series and what it means for Civ VII.

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Wondering about Stirrups in Civilization VII? This guide breaks down its presence (or lack thereof) across the Civilization series and what it means for Civ VII.

Hey there, future Civ VII emperor! So, you're curious about 'Stirrups' in the game, right? Let's dive in. It turns out, 'Stirrups' is a bit of a historical artifact in the Civilization series itself. It was a technology in earlier games like Civilization VI and Civilization: Call to Power. **But here's the key thing for Civilization VII:** As of now, Stirrups is *not* listed as being in Civ VII. It's also confirmed to be absent from a bunch of other games in the series, including the original Civilization, Civilization II, III, IV, V, and even Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. Think of it like this: some technologies and concepts get carried over from game to game, and some don't. Stirrups seems to be one of those that didn't make the cut for Civ VII. So, while it's a real historical item that impacted cavalry, don't expect to research it or build units that directly benefit from it in your upcoming Civ VII playthroughs. Keep an eye on official announcements though, just in case things change!

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