Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

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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!

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Developer:
Firaxis Games
Publisher:
2K
Release date:
10 February 2025
Recent Steam reviews:
Mixed (966)
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (28663)

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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.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
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*

Requirement 1:
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

User reviews

Sledge325
Not recommended | 16 Jul 2026
87.0h played

This Game Still Aint It I've never hated a Civ game in my life, but here we are. I've played every single iteration back to CIV 3. This game just doesn't feel like it has the required moving parts to feel like Civ. Civ

Helpful: 10
LompocTom
Not recommended | 16 Jul 2026
67.1h played

Loved Civ V, and VI... jury still out here. It took me a few tries to love 'VI' after the changes from V; so I am trying to love VII... i'm not there yet. It doesn't feel like a net improvement in features 'yet'.

Helpful: 5
I dive.
Not recommended | 16 Jul 2026
213h played

Don't get me wrong—I actually love the new systems and mechanics. I think they bring a refreshing change to the franchise, and I genuinely appreciate the attempt to improve the game with the latest updates. However, the

Helpful: 7
Paltremal
Not recommended | 17 Jul 2026
18.6h played

I really want to enjoy it, but it's just bland. Stacking a bunch of units on a commander just makes them a target and the fighting is dull. Building takes so long I have a hard time keeping track of what my goals were

Helpful: 6
ragnarokkr
Not recommended | 17 Jul 2026
67.3h played

NEVER have I been bored by a Civ game... till now. Part of it is is because everything feels dumbed down, like roads automatically & instantaneously being built. Part of it is not being able to enable/disable victory

Helpful: 5
Avimet
Not recommended | 17 Jul 2026
140h played

It just doens't have the 'One More Turn' element that the other Civilizations all had. This game is a snoozefest for me. And there are basic concepts that they just decided to get rid of, like allowing players to build

Helpful: 3