Civilization 7: Everything we know so far about the new strategy game

Aug. 21, 2024

Here’s a complete guide to everything we know about Civilization 7 so far

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So, below, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about Civilization 7. From its release date to its gameplay, trailer, and more, we’ve left no hexagonal tile unturned.

Civilization 7 release date

We’ve known for some time that Civ 7’s publisher, 2K Games, was aiming for an early release next year, as stated in theearnings reportfrom the video game holding company Take-Two Interactive. So this release date news isn’t a massive shock by any means, but at least we now know that there are only a few more months of waiting ahead of us.

While we wait for February, you can read ourSid Meier’s Civilization V review, in case you need a refresher on the series.

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That means there will likely be a focus on exploring, expanding, resource gathering, and finally defeating your competition. While we are expecting the game to stay true to the core turn-based and tech tree heart of all Civilization games, we also know that some modern features are being implemented.

Firstly,Civilization 7 won’t have that annoying 2K launcherlike Civ 6 did. We are also getting a new diplomacy screen, and urban tile development will return. Units can also sail upriver, and the most exciting new feature is that you will pick a new civilization for your leader to command at the dawn of every new era.

That’s right, a big shake-up is happening, folks. Historical connections, gameplay decisions, and leader choice will feed into what civilization you can pick in a new age, so every action you take matters here! Oh, another cool gameplay development:  the in-game narrator is Gwendoline Christie from Game of Thrones fame. We’ll keep you posted as more information is revealed.

The good news is that Civilization 7 will be available on both PC and consoles from day one. That’s right, everyone will have the chance to hoard resources and dominate the map, no matter what system they own.

The fully confirmed Civilization 7 platforms arePS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will be released at the same time for everyone, meaning there are no exclusives at all on the table.

In the gameplay trailer above, we see shots from Africa, Europe, and more as the camera scans the globe. There’s units traveling up rivers on boats, Tornados swirling in the distance and of course plenty of wars going on in the never-ending fight for power. Honestly, Civ has never looked better than it does here. Each civilization in the teaser is vibrant and unique.

Also, the trailer seems to hint at natural disasters being a big component in the upcoming game, as we see erupting volcanos, those aforementioned tornados, and lightning storms swirling around units and buildings across the map. It’s all very exciting, and although we arenervous about some of these big gameplay changes, we still can’t wait to dive in.

Yes, you can pre-order Civilization 7! In fact, there are three different editions that you can pre-order, those being the Standard game, the Deluxe edition, and the Founder’s edition. You can head over to the officialCivilization 7 websitefor more details and for direct links to Steam, the Nintendo eShop, the PlayStation store, and theMicrosoftstore.

The price tags on these editions are $69.99 for the standard option on PS5 and Xbox, $99.99 for the Deluxe edition, and $129.99 for the Founders edition. It’s a hefty amount of money, but if you pre-order any version of the game, you get the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack as a bonus, so it’s worth it at the end of the day.

While you’re there, you can also pick out some of the titles on our list ofgames like Civilization, to keep you going until Civ 7 finally arrives.

If you’re after more releases, check out our lists of all theupcoming PS5 gamesandupcoming Xbox Series X games.

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