"I'd be surprised if anyone in the world could beat me."

Mark Zuckerberg Doesn't Think You--Or Anyone Else--Can Beat Him At Civilization

"I'd be surprised if anyone in the world could beat me."

The Sid Meier's Civilization franchise, developed by Firaxis Games, has sold over 50 million copies globally, according to publisher 2K Games. Zuckerberg has previously mentioned his fondness for the game, even recalling during his 2017 Harvard commencement speech how he received his college acceptance letter while playing it.

The timing of Zuckerberg's comments appears to coincide with efforts to reshape his public persona. During the interview, he sported a black T-shirt reading "Zuck or nothing" in Latin, a departure from his usual minimalist wardrobe of gray shirts.

Following his remarks, popular Civilization streamer Potato McWhiskey issued a challenge, stating, "I challenge you, Mark Zuckerberg, to a 1v1 duel in Civilization," on his YouTube channel. The official Civilization account also chimed in, responding, "See you in the arena, Zuckerberg."

Civilization fans have been eagerly awaiting the next installment, which arrives on PC and consoles in February 2025. Early access for Civilization 7 begins February 6 for select editions, while the standard release is set for February 11.

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This story originally appeared on: GameSpot - Author:UK GAG