I've been a fan of the civilization series since II. However I haven't played all of them due to being busy at different points in my life. Didn't play VI for example, but I did enjoy V, some of the DLC for it was good IIRC.
I'm concerned about the pre-order push, and that there is going to be a Switch version. But it does look like it could be good? No way I'm pre-ordering, but would like something to look forward to.
They've already stolen the civ changing mechanic from Humankind, which can either make the game be more replayable or suck complete ass.
Otherwise it'll be Civ. Every entry is vaguely the same game with basically a "what do you prefer" difference.