Yes, that’s also an alternative…
If the current texture quality is increased, that could already help improve the visibility of details and the overall feel of the image quality… it will certainly be the best cost-effective solution for developers to choose.
It won’t make the game realistic, but it will certainly look better than what we see now.
However,
The color palettes/color intensity still need improvement.
Something that would also be easy for developers to do, since it would only require a slight adjustment.
—> Note: The colors I’m referring to… are the colors you select for your civilization to be seen.