I still mostly play V and IV, although I’ve been meaning to get into VI (have about 50 hours, but that’s nothing for a game like Civilization).

gamers are spiteful by nature

It’s funny but also somewhat true.

Maybe they’re just hanging on until some Chinese corp buys the name to obfuscate scammy phone apps with. I have no idea what they’re thinking.

Whatever their next steps are, I hope it’s not this.

How do you know it leverages “vibe coding” and AI generated assets?

The Steam page does not mention use of AI and Daedalic Entertainment (the publisher) is well established, I can’t see them allowing one of their development partners to lie about data that is required by Valve.

Don’t know about W11, but I was able to pay the GOG version on W10 a few years ago.

It really needs a re-master.

Discoverability is an issue with the OG name, although I agree with you in general.

I don’t think you can, but I could be wrong.