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Today's the day, Civ fans – Sid Meier's Civilization VII is available now!

To the entire Civ community, thank you so much for joining us on this journey. We're honored and humbled to be starting this new chapter of Civ history with you, and this is just the beginning of our years-long commitment to Civilization VII.

Thanks especially to everyone who has offered feedback and support in the days since Advanced Access began for Deluxe and Founders Edition owners. As we stated in our February 6 message to the Civ community, we're actively listening to all the feedback, and work is already underway on free updates to the game including a UI rework, the addition of community-requested features, and other quality-of-life updates.

We're still determining what can be delivered when, so be on the lookout for a detailed roadmap in the future. We're committed to making Civilization VII the best it can be, and your feedback is hugely helpful as we continue to make improvements.


We can't wait for you to get into the game and start building an empire you believe in – but first, we'd like to share some heartfelt thanks to the entire Civ community from some of the people who made Civilization VII possible:

"Today is a monumental day for all of us at Firaxis, and we couldn't let it pass without saying a heartfelt thank you. When Sid Meier started this series over 30 years ago, his vision for Civilization wasn't just about building a great game – it was about creating a canvas where players could shape the world and write their own history. That vision remains at the heart of everything we do, and it's what makes Civilization VII a true collaboration with you, our dedicated fans. On behalf of everyone at Firaxis, thank you for your trust, excitement, and love for this series. Here's to the next chapter of Civilization!" - Heather Hazen, President of Firaxis

"The entire Civilization team at Firaxis Games wants to send a big thank you out to our amazing community here on launch day. We are making some bold changes to elevate the Civilization experience in innovative ways, and it has been so rewarding to see the trust our fans have in us when we try something new. We've been hard at work iterating on this new chapter for many years and are confident that we've hit on an amazing new formula you will truly enjoy. What's even better is that we can now begin our direct engagement with you, our fans, to take this new gameplay to even greater heights. Welcome to Civ VII!" - Ed Beach, Creative Director

"The journey that we're about to embark on has been years in the making. From the moment Ed Beach uttered the words 'history is built in layers' in late 2019, I knew that we were about to take ourselves and our fans into uncharted waters, and the journey has been filled with moments both challenging and rewarding. The moment everything starts to fall into place is an exciting one in game development, especially knowing that our fans who inspire us are about to encounter something that will challenge them in ways they are not expecting. It's with great excitement that we present to you our vision, and sincerely hope for many long nights taking just one more turn. We'll be there with you every step of the way, as our work is not done. We're just getting started." - Dennis Shirk, Executive Producer

"Today's the day! We're thrilled to finally unveil the latest edition of our multi-decade, 4X-leading franchise, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, to the world. It's been years in the making, and we're beyond excited to share our new vision for Civilization. This edition features the most expansive art content we've ever created, capturing thousands of years of human history from across the globe. We can't wait for our fans to dive in, spend countless hours exploring, and craft their own stories that span the history of humanity – and beyond!" - Jason Johnson, Senior Art Director

If you get into the game and experience any issues, it’s hugely helpful for our team if you submit a ticket through our feedback portal (select Civ VII in dropdown). To see if an issue is already on our radar, you can check out this page for known issues. Steam players are also encouraged to leave feedback and join the conversation in the Civilization VII Steam Discussion forums.

As part of our commitment to take in your feedback and keep you updated, we've soft-launched the official Civilization Discord Server for English-speaking players (please mind our dust while we get things settled). This will be a new space for providing feedback, talking with other Civ players, and getting updates directly from the dev team. We're still in beta, so join us while we continue to grow!

Hey, Civ fans!

In celebration of Civilization VII’s launch day, the devs are hosting another Civ Stream! Join us on 2/11/2025 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST on the Firaxis Games Twitch channel, Civilization YouTube channel, or right here on Steam.

We asked, and you answered: we’ll be diving into a game set in the Antiquity Age, as Machiavelli leading Rome. We'll also spend this stream answering top community questions, and talking through our top priorities based on your feedback.

And, for those of you busy playing, the stream will be available to watch at any time on YouTube and Twitch. We hope to see you there!

The worldwide launch of Sid Meier's Civilization VII is just a few weeks away, and we can't wait to see how you build the greatest empire the world has ever known! In any game of Civ VII, empires around the world are all vying for victory – so in the spirit of that global competition, we're hosting the Civ World Summit, a live Civ VII multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community!

Don't miss this livestream happening February 8 at 5PM CET / 8AM PT / 11AM ET, broadcast live from the XPERION Hamburg in Germany, and hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah and famed Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey in partnership with Rocket Beans TV.

Everyone else should tune in to the Firaxis Games Twitch Channel, Civilization YouTube Channel, or Civilization Facebook Page so you don't miss a single turn.

Say hello to the five Civ community members who will be facing off during the Civ World Summit event! Get ready to root for your favorite while Sarah and Potato MC:

• The Spiffing Brit
  
• ZeratoR
  
• The Game Mechanic
  
• Ursa Ryan
• Maurice Weber

During the Civ World Summit, these five players will be competing in a single free-for-all match spanning the Exploration Age and the Modern Age, with the Game Speed set to Online. There's more than glory at stake, as these challengers are battling to become the first ever Civ World Champion!

Occasionally during the broadcast, players will be called to stretch their diplomatic muscles and vie for the audience's favor. This will be your opportunity for live voting across a variety of mystery categories to help decide the players' fates!

As a bonus for everyone watching on Twitch, we're offering a special Twitch Drop reward to commemorate this event, which can be earned by watching the Firaxis Games channel or one of the partnered channels streaming the competition!* Full instructions on how to earn the Cavalry Charge Banner cosmetic for your in-game profile can be found on the Civilization VII Twitch Drops page.
We also have an exciting announcement planned during the livestream, so make sure you don't miss it.
Good luck to our Civ World Summit competitors, and may the best leader be victorious! See how well you can lead an empire when Civilization VII launches on February 11, 2025.

*Requires an internet connection, a Twitch account, 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. Rewards must be claimed from Twitch Drops inventory within 24 hours. Rewards will be automatically linked to your 2K Account once claimed via Twitch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.

In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:


Introducing Modern Age civ Buganda! Settle your empire nearby lakes and navigable rivers to receive powerful bonuses to Food and Culture, and boost Culture even further when pillaging enemies with Buganda’s unique ability. Check out the full game guide here.




Meet this hero of the Philippines, José Rizal! This leader reaps in benefits from narrative events, and increases the duration and happiness of Celebrations. Check out the latest Game Guide entry to the Civilization website for full details on his attributes and abilities.



In an upcoming developer livestream, the devs will be facing off in a Modern Age showdown, and showing off a sneak peak at what players can expect after Civilization VII launches February 11. Join us live on the Firaxis Games Twitch Channel or Civilization YouTube Channel on January 30th at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET / 6PM GMT. Full details here.



We're celebrating the launch of Civilization VII in style with the Civ World Summit - a live multiplayer showdown between five incredible members of the Civ community. The event will be hosted by Community Manager Sarah and famed Civ community member PotatoMcWhiskey - in partnership with Rocket Beans TV. Watch live on February 8 at 5PM CET / 8 AM PT / 11AM ET on Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook. Check out the full details here.



The next few days are packed as we countdown to release! Keep an eye out for two more First Looks and two new civ guides, and don’t forget to tune in to our next developer livestream on January 30 covering multiplayer and post-launch. We’ll see you here next week, Civ fans!

In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:


Siam and Russia have joined the Modern Age! Build unstoppable coalitions and spread suzerainship far and wide with Siam’s unique ability, Itsaraphab. Or, rake in Culture and Science as Russia, earning big bonuses from tundra tiles. Check out the full game guides for Siam and Russia.




Catherine the Great is back! Collect Great Works for bonuses to Culture, and easily accumulate both Science and Culture when you build your empire in the tundra. Check out the game guide here for Catherine.



With Civ VII's launch just weeks away, we've got another new developer diary for you! This time, we're introducing Legends and Mementos, a brand new system to Civ VII that adds a little extra to your Civ experience. Game Designer Matt Owens is here to pull back the curtain and share all the details here.



Creators and outlets have gotten their hands on Civilization VII to give their first impressions. Check out what they have to say about the next chapter in Civilization here.

On the way, another civ guide and First Look! Also, keep an eye out for details on our next developer livestream. The countdown to launch is well under way: which civ & leader will you be choosing for YOUR first game?

The new monthly challenge for Sid Meier's Civilization VI starts on January 15 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox! This new challenge can be attempted on Prince or Emperor difficulty.

Each limited-time monthly challenge affords you an opportunity to test your skills as a specific leader in a unique scenario. The first time you successfully complete a challenge, you'll earn yourself a new in-game Hall of Fame Badge commemorating your impressive achievement!

To play the current monthly challenge, go to the main menu in-game and click on the "Challenge of the Month" image in the rotating marquee for your desired difficulty level. Note that if you don't own any of the DLC featured in the current challenge, you will be granted free trial access to it for use in the challenge so you won't miss out!


CHALLENGE 15: One More Turn

Duration: January 15 - February 10

For Civilization VI's final Monthly Challenge, we're going all-out! As Victoria's Age of Steam persona, you'll need to make the English victorious fourfold by achieving Diplomacy, Culture, Science, and Domination victories. With no turn limit, you have all the time you need to build the greatest empire the world has ever known. Thanks to everyone who joined Civ VI's Monthly Challenges; we can't wait to take one more turn with you when Civilization VII launches on February 11!


Victoria, Age of Steam Overview (starts at 0:58)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FfDCn7vrbQ
How to Generate Science
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NLoDMsqJkE
How to Generate Culture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD9druFjSkg
How To Make Diplomacy Work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7AxUbGapKM
How to Prepare for War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML5ObwZMdLk

In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:


The two next Modern Age civs are here! As Qing China, utilize the powerful Gusa unit to gain strength in large numbers, and rake in gold with imports - at the cost of science. Or, as the French Empire, take advantage of the unique ability to choose the Celebration effects for any government. Check out the full game guides on Qing and French Empire for all the details.





Revolutionary and diplomat, Lafayette joins Civ VII with strengths in culture and diplomacy, and a powerful ability that grants an extra Social Policy slot. Check out the game guide here for Lafayette.




Ready to build your empire on the go? Civilization VII is officially Steam Deck verified.




Tomorrow marks one month left until Civ VII launches on February 11! The road to release is paved with more reveals, including another First Look and two new Civs coming up soon. Also, keep an eye out for a brand new developer diary.

Which civs and leader do you think is next? Let us know, and we’ll catch you back here next week, Civ fans.

In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:

Our second Modern Age civ, revealed! America is all about expansion and industry, raking in Gold with its unique ability, Frontier Expansion. Check out the full game guide for all the details.




Two American East Coast heroes take the stage! Harriet Tubman is primed to outwit enemies with speed and espionage, with a powerful ability to ignore movement penalties from dense vegetation. Or, choose diplomat and innovator Ben Franklin - boosting science, diplomacy, and production while managing multiple Endeavors like a true polymath. Check out the game guides here for Harriet Tubman and Ben Franklin.





That’s a wrap on the Modern Age! In the latest episode of Civ Streams, our devs took a deep dive into what’s coming to Modern, showing off industrialization, railroads, air combat, and more. Also, don’t miss seeing all the big reveals above in action. You can watch the full stream here:




Thanks for the patience of all our Mac and Linux players while we got the system requirements ready for you! We’ve updated our Steam page and added full details on those specs here.



Happy early holidays, Civ fans! Our devs will be taking a short break from content and recaps to rest up before the final push to February 11th. When we’re back, expect plenty more reveals and updates as we gear up for launch. If you haven’t preordered yet, don’t miss your chance to order the Deluxe or Founder’s Edition of Civilization VII to start playing early on February 6th.

Here’s to your next great Golden Age in the New Year. We’ll see you soon!