One eventual circumstance in WorldBox is that over long simulations, a single dominant culture tends to absorb or replace all others, leading to a monoculture after thousands of years. To keep worlds feeling dynamic, cultures should evolve naturally rather than being phased out entirely.

Places where I think Maxim and team could consider implementing:

• Cultural Breakaways & Evolution – New cultures could form by breaking off from dominant ones, influenced by factors like biome, trade, war, ages, and lineage. Over time, these offshoot cultures could further evolve, leading to a constantly shifting cultural landscape.
• Wars & Rebellions – Conquered cultures wouldn’t just disappear; they could resist, influence their conquerors, or split into new factions.
• Geography & Trade Influence – Coastal and trade-heavy regions could develop distinct customs compared to isolated/mountainous ones.
• Lineage Tracking – With genealogy becoming more prominent in the upcoming update, tracking the origins and evolution of cultures—who founded them, what towns they originated from—would add historical depth.
• Evolving Naming System – New cultures could inherit and modify words from their parent cultures, tying into the naming convention system I previously suggested.

Why I think this improves Worldbox:

Instead of cultural homogenization over time, this system would allow for continuous change, with new cultures forming, shifting influence, and fueling conflicts or rebellions. It would make ultra-long simulations feel more alive, creating a living history that evolves based on world events.