Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is coming in February 2025
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will launch on February 11, 2025, 2K and Firaxis Games announced on Tuesday. The next game in the popular strategy franchise will be available on PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch at launch. 2K also confirmed that Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will support cross-play and cross-progression across platforms. The upcoming game, available in three editions, is available for pre-order now.
Civilization VII Release Date Announced
Publisher 2K shared the release date and pre-order details for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII alongside a gameplay showcase at Gamescom opening night on Tuesday. The showcase offered a first look at the game and introduced new gameplay features. 2K also revealed that Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones) will serve as the game’s new narrator.
“We’re incredibly excited to take players on a new kind of journey through history in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII,” said Ed Beach, Creative Director at Firaxis Games in a press release. “With the introduction of revolutionary new features like Ages, the ability to independently select leaders and civilizations to mix and match gameplay bonuses, a gorgeous new art style, and more, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII promises to stay true to our goal of being the ultimate historical strategy game,” he added.
Features of Civilization VII
Firaxis claimed that the upcoming strategy title would be the “most ambitious Civilization game” ever. Civilization VII will let players build an empire from scratch, make meaningful decisions to shape its fate, and guide it through the ages in an immersive experience. According to 2K, each era will have its own civilizations, lands, resources, challenges, and gameplay systems.
The game also promises a diverse roster of visionary leaders in various facets of life — military, politics, philosophy, science, and more. Civilization VII also comes with a new art style, promising a detailed game world.
Additionally, Firaxis promises a number of gameplay improvements, including a revamped tutorial section and refined systems that will make the game more accessible to players new to the franchise. The game will also feature online multiplayer, where players can take on other powerful leaders and test the strength of their empire. Online multiplayer will support cross-play between PC and consoles.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will be available in Standard, Deluxe, and a limited Founders Edition on all platforms. Pre-ordering the Deluxe and Founders Editions will grant players early access starting on February 6th. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will be available for all players on February 11th. In addition to Windows, the game will also be available on Mac and Linux via Steam.
