I have been playing Civilization since black and white Civ I on my mac classic. For me, the franchise peaked at Civ 4 - that was the last game where it felt like you were actually building a civilization and creating an empire. Firaxis launched "Civ revolutions" as a casual version of Civ, and Civ 5 and 6 moved the game in that direction - from a 4x game towards more of a tactical war game with city building. This wasn't the worst, and these games still maintained some Civ elements; however, it attracted a player-base that wanted to play a multi-player tactical war game, not a squishy, expansive civilization building game. Civ 7 is the game where multi-player war-gamer players finally took over the game design. I loved the feel of Civ 7 at first, it is beautiful, and feels much more like an old-school Civ game than 5 or 6. But then I hit the first wall - I couldn't build more than 4 cities? That seems kind of arbitrary - why make an explicit limit instead of a mechanic that discoura...
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
- Release Date:
- Feb 10, 2025
- Metacritic:
- 79
- Developer:
- Firaxis Games
- Publisher:
- 2K
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
COMPARE EDITIONS
Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Settler's Edition
Expand the strategic horizons of your empire and enjoy more options for your reign with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Settler's Edition!
Sid Meier's Civilization VII Settler's Edition is the ideal way for new players to start their journey through history with a treasure trove of additional content. If you already own Sid Meier's Civilization VII Standard or Deluxe Edition, you can individually purchase the DLC included in the Settler's Edition.
Settler's Edition includes:
Full base game
Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack
Crossroads of the World Collection:
2 leaders: Ada Lovelace, Simón Bolívar
4 civilizations: Carthage, Great Britain, Nepal, Bulgaria
4 Natural Wonders: Machapuchare, Mount Fuji, Vihren, Vinicunca
badge cosmetic bonus
Right to Rule Collection:
2 leaders: Genghis Khan, Lakshmibai
4 civilizations: Assyria, Dai Viet, Qajar, Silla
4 Wonders: Grand Bazaar, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Ubudiah Mosque, Wat Xieng Thong
1 badge cosmetic bonus
4 leader Personas:
Ashoka (World Conqueror) Persona
Friedrich (Baroque) Persona
Himiko (High Shaman) Persona
Xerxes (The Achaemenid) Persona
Deluxe Cosmetics Pack
4 profile customizations
1 alternate scout skin
Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Deluxe Edition
Expand the strategic horizons of your empire and enjoy more options for your reign with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Deluxe Edition!
Deluxe Edition includes:
Full base game
Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack
Crossroads of the World Collection, which includes:
- 2 new leaders: Ada Lovelace, Simón Bolívar
- 4 new civilizations: Carthage, Great Britain, Nepal, Bulgaria
- 4 new Natural Wonders: Machapuchare, Mount Fuji, Vihren, Vinicunca
- 1 badge cosmetic bonus
Deluxe Content Pack, which includes:
- 2 leader personas: Xerxes, The Achaemenid and Friedrich, Baroque
- 4 profile customizations
- 1 alternate scout skin
Link your 2K Account to play as Napoleon
Get Napoleon and his Emperor Persona in Sid Meier's Civilization VII*
By setting up a free 2K Account, you're entitled to add Napoleon Bonaparte with his Emperor Persona to your selection of leaders in Civilization VII at launch!
To earn this reward, sign-up or log in via the 2K Account portal, link the account and platform you'll use to play Civilization VII via the "Connections" tab underneath "Account Overview," seen on the left side of the screen. Once Civilization VII is available, you'll simply log into your 2K Account in-game to access Napoleon Bonaparte with his Emperor Persona.
Like all leader Personas, Napoleon's Emperor Persona has a unique outfit and background, new gameplay bonuses, and an alternative agenda when played by the AI. Napoleon's Emperor Persona specializes in commerce and military might, with a new Unique Ability: Empereur des Français, which is a Unique Diplomatic Action that reduces the Trade Route capacity for a target civilization and causes massive Grievances. He also gets bonus Gold per Age for every leader he's Unfriendly or Hostile with.
*Requires an internet connection, and a 2K Account linked to the platform account used to play Sid Meier's Civilization VII. 2K Accounts are free. One per 2K Account. Reward will be automatically delivered in-game. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.
About the Game
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
In Civilization VII, your strategic decisions shape the unique cultural lineage of your evolving empire. Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history and steer the course of your story by choosing a new civilization to represent your empire in each Age of human advancement.
Construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, improve your civilization with technological breakthroughs, and conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations as you explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Pursue prosperity in an immersive solo experience or play with others in online multiplayer.**
Whether you choose to follow a path rooted in history or reimagine possibilities to chart your own way forward, build something you believe in and create a legacy that echoes through the Ages in Civilization VII.
BUILD AN EMPIRE THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
Lead your empire through distinct Ages of human history. Each Age is its own rich, nuanced journey, with unique playable civilizations, available resources, explorable land, and even entire gameplay systems, creating a deep, historically immersive strategy experience. Strive to accomplish significant scientific, cultural, militaristic, and economic milestones within each Age to unlock impactful advantages in the next!
EVOLVE YOUR EMPIRE AS EACH NEW AGE DAWNS
To build a legacy that truly stands the test of time, you must adapt. Forge your own path through history as you reshape your empire at the start of each Age, selecting from a pool of new Age-relevant civilization options determined by your prior gameplay accomplishments. Evolving your empire unlocks fresh gameplay bonuses and unique units, so your current civilization is always at the height of its power.
PLAY AS VISIONARY LEADERS OF PROGRESS
Embody an illustrious leader with one of Civilization's most diverse rosters yet, from traditional heads of state known for their militaristic might or political prowess, to visionary leaders who made everlasting impacts in philosophy, science, human rights, and more! Each leader possesses a unique ability and can further be improved with customizable attributes earned through gameplay, empowering you to reinforce or pivot your strategy from one Age into the next. For the first time in franchise history, you can choose your leader separately from your civilization, giving you the freedom to create all-new strategies by mixing and matching gameplay bonuses.
EXPLORE A WORLD BROUGHT TO LIFE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Make your mark on a gorgeously detailed world! Your empire comes to life with a vast, diverse range of cultural styles, represented across building architecture and unit design. Face-to-face interactions with other historic leaders immerse you in every act of diplomacy and declaration of war. As your territory expands and your cities continue to develop, lavishly rendered vistas of your empire seamlessly connect to create a vibrant metropolis.
TEST YOUR STRATEGIC METTLE IN MULTIPLAYER
Compete against other players online and prove your prowess as a great leader.** Multiplayer matches can be epic multi-Age campaigns, or take place in a single Age so you can enjoy an entire game in a single session. Cross-play is supported between PC and consoles, so you can play together with friends wherever they are.
AN ENJOYABLE STRATEGY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL
With more than 30 years of franchise legacy to draw from, Civilization VII features a vast wealth of gameplay improvements that will thrill series veterans and newcomers alike. The overhauled tutorial experience and refined gameplay systems make jumping into Civilization easier than ever, while returning players will appreciate a massive suite of gameplay improvements. Move your army as one under the leadership of a commander, unlock progression bonuses for your leaders across multiple gameplay sessions, traverse navigable rivers, and much, much more!
**Online play and features (including progression bonuses) require an Internet connection and 2K Account (minimum age varies). Up to five players supported in the Antiquity & Exploration Ages. Up to eight players supported in the Modern Age. Map size restrictions may apply to certain cross-play multiplayer games. Terms apply.
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User Reviews
I tried to like this game like I've loved past Civ titles, but it just isn't good. Ages have been revamped and it's the core problem. You change nation and lose units upon age transition. It's a soft reset. Why does that matter? You no longer get the joy of units fighting way outside of their intended age. Gone are the days of archers fighting guns. You lose attachment to your civ because it isn't your civ, it's just who you are now and you know it's not who you will be latter. You cannot build tall. It's not possible because your upgrades need to be built over and expansion can only come from multiple cities. That list is not exhaustive it's just what I can come up with at the moment. Ages are also not the only problem. Religion has been dulled and reduced to it's most basic boring form. Culture is not something you build through the ages it's something you rush in the last hundred turns. The only victory condition which remains uneffected is science and even it just felt worse ...
Draconian game. Locks you out even if you're not using WeMod or other game mods on this game - which, to be clear, SHOULD NOT MATTER in the least. You paid for the game, you must be able to decide how you want to play it since you're playing single-player anyway. I have all the Civ Games, including their DLCs. Guess who's never buying a Civ game again?
I've been hooked on Civilization since I first played Civ II on a Mac in the late 90s. There have been versions I liked more and ones that didn't excite me quite so much. But thousands and thousands of hours of gameplay over nearly three decades convinced me that this is a quality game series that would always deliver. Then I bought Civ VII and discovered that even a golden goose can lay a steaming turd. DO NOT BUY THIS TURD.
I regretted pre-ordering, but did not even post a negative review at that time. I thought I'd give them the time to work on the product as they said they would. So far, I've heard it's better, but I'm still seeing the ''console UI on PC'' vibes, which is absolutely horrible to play on PC. This was an even bigger slap in the face, as I never pre-order games. I loved Civ 6 so I gave them a chance. What made me decide to post this negative review however, is the attitude I'm seeing from Firaxis/2K. I know press releases are also for investors, but I am still their customer. I do not think their recent press release is an acceptable response to CIV 7's launch. Launching a special edition is also laughable when your product is still not up to par. So this is why they are now receiving a negative review from me. Who knows when they'll get their game to an acceptable stage. Maybe I'll be back to update my review at that time.
This game is good. I really like the whole series, have done since CIVII. A lot of the problems of those games are fixed: PROS -Combat is now fun. Less micromanaging, no keeping around units forever simply because they were experienced. Now experience runs with the general, and the army does too, unpacking and repacking as you want. Why didn't we always do it this way? -There are unique tech tracks (culture) for your chosen civilisation. To me, they feel more unique than they've ever before. -Urban building areas are great - you can build two things in an urban space, and overbuild old and inefficient buildings from previous ages. This means that cities remain at least a little compact, with space for farms and so forth. -The towns system is a big step forward. Have a sprawling empire without the micromanagement. Just great. -For the first time ever, civ looks good from a distance. -Each age has its own goals, and I think they change a bit game by game. More replayability! CONS -I do...
God am I glad I bought this game and then immediately refunded it. This company is so greedy due to the success of the last game, which I really enjoyed but when this game came out it was not optimized and the gameplay and trees are terribly designed. Overall -10/10. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.
Splitting the game into three disjointed sections was a bad idea. It's like playing three boring games.
I've brought and played all Civilization games from the very First one - Man you guys screwed the pooch on this one. If I wanted to play Humankind - I'd play Humankind. DISGUSTED! First game and stops straight after the exploration age. Pretty graphics to the point of pointlessness - the first game had better gameplay than this. The army leader is not really helpful at all - and exploration age seemed just getting treasure ships home - BORING! Diplomacy - YAWN! This is suppose to be a game that gets me in trouble with my significant other and have me running late for work - JUST ONE MORE TURN - you guys lost the best addictive mechanic - its like beer without alcohol - YUCK! Why would I do it to myself! Maybe I can just pull up my Sid Meiers Railway tycoon and think back on better times.
Incomplete game with over priced DLC that should have been part of the game to begin with.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Win 10 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Win 10 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Sid Meier's Civilization VII cost?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII costs $69.99.
What are the system requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Win 10 64 Bit Processor: Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 20 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Win 10 64 Bit Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 20 GB available space
What platforms is Sid Meier's Civilization VII available on?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization VII worth buying?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII has 6% positive reviews from 100 players. Metacritic score: 79/100.
When was Sid Meier's Civilization VII released?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII was released on Feb 10, 2025.
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