Do you love historical strategy games? No, I’m not talking about Age of Empires. Instead, I’m talking about the most popular franchise, Sid Meier’s Civilization series. There is a new Civilization game set to come out early next year. The 7th installment of the game, i.e., Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, has finally been announced and there are a lot of details to uncover. Here we will talk about Civilization 7 Release Date, Requirements, Preorder, and more.
2016 was the last time we saw a new civilization game, i.e., Civilization VI. So it’s a long time since we had a new game in the series. But now, with Civ 7 ready for a 2025 release, we will finally have some new thing to try.
When you look for turn-based strategy games, there are a lot of options to choose from such as Tactical Breach Wizards, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, Magic: The Gathering Arena, and Persona 3. So, why would you want to play Sid Meier’s Civilization VII instead of any other existing game from this genre? Let’s take a look at what Sid Meir’s Civilization VII brings to the table with its brand-new truncated strategy game.
Civilization 7 Release Date
The developers first made the official reveal announcement of the game during the Summer Games Fest event that took place in June of this year. It was during the Gamescom 2024 event that we got to see the first trailer of the game, as well as the release date for this turn-based strategy game. Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 is now set to be released on February 11, 2025. Here is the official teaser trailer revealed during SGF 2024.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: Developer and Publisher
Firaxis Games will continue with the development of Civ 7 just like the previous Civilization games, and 2K will be at the helm of publishing the game. Apart from the Civilization series, Firaxis Games has also helped in developing XCOM and XCOM 2 games.
Civilization VII: Gameplay
Along with the release date that was revealed at Gamescom 2024, we also got to see the first gameplay visuals for Civilization VII. In the official gameplay trailer, we get to see the different weather conditions that your land would be affected by and a sea storm in the making. You are tasked to build many cities with facilities for your people and also ensure that you have architectural marvels and monuments to make your city stand out.
There will also be times when you might be required to defend your city or even go ahead and conquer other territories. In this case, building a strong and well-equipped army is very important. The goal of this game is to build a civilization that stands till the end of time. You must remodel or evolve your city as the eras change away. To check a showcase of the gameplay for Civ 7, check out this YouTube video.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: Multiplayer
Yes, multiplayer will continue to be a part of the Civilization games. As you would expect from a Civilization multiplayer game mode, you can battle out with your friends and other players. The battles in Civilization 7 can take place either within the same era or can be a multi-era battle to make everything interesting. One of the best features of the online multiplayer for Civilization VII is the addition of cross-platform multiplayer. This means you can play with your friends no matter what platform they are on.
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 System Requirements and Platforms
Just as we have seen how Civilization VI has been supported on many platforms, you can expect Civ 7 to be available on the same supported platforms. Here is a list of all platforms that you will be able to play Sid Meier’s Civilization 7.
- Linux
- macOS
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Series X
Coming to the system requirements, the developers have not revealed anything anything related to hardware requirements, but expect much higher system requirements than the previous Civilization VI game. Here is a recap of the recommended system requirements that were set to play Civilization VI.
Recommended System Requirements Based Off Civilization VI
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5 4th gen or AMD FX8350
- RAM: 8 GB RAM
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 700 or AMD 7970
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB+
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Game Editions and Preorder Benefits
For Civilization VII, there are three game editions that you can pick up. They are as follows.
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Standard Edition
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Deluxe Edition
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Founders Edition
The games are available for pre-order right now. If you plan to buy the standard edition, it will cost you $69.99. The Deluxe edition will set you back $99.99 and the founder’s edition for a heft of $129.99 respectively.
When you pre-order the standard edition of the game, you will get Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack. This is a pack that comes by default when you purchase the Deluxe and Founders edition of the game. Also, if you pre-order any edition of the game, you get special early access to the game. The early access will begin from February 6, 2025.
So, if you were wondering what things you would get when you purchase the deluxe or founder editions of the game, Here’s the complete list.
Civilization VII Deluxe Edition – What You Get
- 1 alternate scout skin
- 2 leader personas
- 4 profile customizations
- Advanced Access — play the game early on February 6, 2025
- Crossroads of the World Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more!
- Deluxe Content Pack, which includes:
- Full base game
- Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack
Civilization VII Founders Edition – What You Get
- 1 alternate scout skin
- 1 Fog of War tile set
- 1 Founders Palace skin
- 2 leader personas
- 2 leader personas
- 4 profile customizations
- 4 profile customizations
- Advanced Access — play the game up to 5 days early on February 6, 2025
- Crossroads of the World Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more
- Deluxe Content Pack, which includes:
- Founders Content Pack, which includes:
- Full base game
- Right to Rule Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more!*
- Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack
This includes everything that you need to know about the brand new Sid Meirer’s Civilization 7 game. This is going to be an interesting game not just in terms of a graphics overhaul, but also in terms of new gameplay features. Of course, the countless hours that you and your friends can spend building cities and battling out. Until the 11th of February comes around, you can enjoy playing Civilization VI and brush up on your strategy skills for the next big Civilization game.
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