Hey Civ players! We're excited to share that Civilization VII has been nominated for not one, but TWO Golden Joystick Awards - Most Wanted Game and Best Game Trailer!

Our team has been working hard to bring you a game that lives up to the Civ legacy, and these nominations are a huge honor for us. If you're as excited for Civ 7 as we are, we'd love your support to bring these awards home! And, if you weren't already convinced, a special word from our Creative Director, Ed Beach:




Voting closes November 1, 2024. Thanks for all your support and for joining us on each and every turn!

- The Firaxis Development Team

The new monthly challenge for Sid Meier's Civilization VI starts on October 16! 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 12: Cleopatra, Lich Queen of the Nile

Duration: October 16 - November 13

Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with this spine-tingling Zombie Defense scenario! As Ptolemaic Cleopatra, you alone have the power to command an army of the undead. For this challenge, Cleopatra's Warriors can convert Barbarians (all of whom happen to be the risen dead), but Warriors are the only Military Unit she can train. Rally the roaming hordes of zombified Barbarians to fight on your behalf and rule the world as an almighty Lich Queen!


Ptolemaic Cleopatra Overview (starts at 1:41)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr5lEEr2hrE

Zombie Defense Mode Overview (starts at 2:08)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wj_uPpWM94

The new monthly challenge for Sid Meier's Civilization VI starts on September 11! 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!

CURRENT CHALLENGE

CHALLENGE 11: Know Your Enemy

Duration: September 11 - October 16

Fight to survive the decades-long Mongol invasion of China in this new challenge. As Wu Zetian, Empress of China, you must join forces with Qin Shi Huang and Yongle to fend off the encroaching armies of Genghis Khan. It's crucial that you utilize the Great Wall tile improvement to defend your borders against multiple attack waves, biding your time to exploit Wu Zetian's mastery of espionage as you use spycraft to sabotage Mongol settlements from the inside.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Rulers of China Overview


China Overview

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295660/

Get ready to build something you believe in when Sid Meier's Civilization® VII launches on February 11, 2025!

You can pre-order Civilization VII now, with three editions to choose from: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and the limited-time Founders Edition that's only available until February 28, 2025. For full details on what's included in each edition, visit the Civilization VII Buy page or the Civilization VII FAQs page!

Pre-ordering Civilization VII Standard Edition will grant you the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack!* The Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack is included as part of the Deluxe Edition and Founders Edition. In addition, the Deluxe Edition and Founders Edition will grant early access for Civilization VII beginning on February 6, 2025.

You can also show the world your affinity for Civilization with the Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Collector's Edition, featuring a premium set of physical collectibles themed around Civilization VII! For more info, visit the Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Collector's Edition store page. Note that the Collector's Edition does not include a copy of the game by default, but can be purchased as a bundle with a Steam key for Founders Edition.




Alongside Civilization VII pre-orders going live, we revealed the first look at Civilization VII gameplay during Gamescom Opening Night Live with Geoff Keighley. Feast your eyes on the first-ever look at gameplay for this revolutionary new chapter in the Civilization series.




Following the Gamescom Opening Night Live presentation, we gave you an in-depth look at Civilization VII's finer details with the Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase on the Firaxis Games Twitch channel. The showcase opens with a stirring live-action trailer starring Civilization VII's narrator: legendary actress Gwendoline Christie.
The Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase has over 20 minutes of exclusive insights from the Firaxis development team, covering the vision for the game as well as its innovative new features. If you missed it, you can watch a VOD of the Gameplay Showcase above to soak up all the newly debuted game details!


In the lead-up to the launch of Civilization VII on February 11, 2025, we'll be revealing more information about the game's leaders, civilizations, and gameplay mechanics via the Civilization VII Game Guide!

Think of the Game Guide as your go-to hub for all things Civilization VII, with constant updates planned for the coming weeks and months. Knowledge is power, and the information in the Civilization VII Game Guide can help you prepare to build your perfect empire and determine which leaders and civilizations could best suit your preferred playstyle.

Alongside today's new trailers, we've just revealed the Civilization VII Game Guide pages for the Aksum, Egypt, Maurya, Maya, Rome, and Shawnee civilizations. You'll also find high-level overviews of how Ages in Civilization VII shape some of its biggest gameplay innovations, as well as more details on how leaders and civilizations in Civilization VII can be chosen separately for the first time in franchise history.




Creating and authenticating a 2K Account lets you sign up for newsletters and digital marketing from 2K so you don't miss the latest Civilization VII reveals! By linking your 2K Account, you'll also collect in-game rewards in Civilization VII when it launches, including the leader Napoleon Bonaparte with his Emperor Persona!** Don't have a 2K Account? Create one and subscribe!

As a special thank you for Civilization VI players, everyone who's played both Civilization VI and Civilization VII with a linked 2K Account can add Napoleon Bonaparte with his Revolutionary Persona to their leader lineup in Civilization VII at launch!***

For full details and instructions, visit the 2K Account Benefits page.


If you're attending Gamescom in-person from August 21 to 25, be sure to stop by the Civilization VII booth located in Hall 6!

Next up, we'll be heading to PAX West in Seattle. On August 31, Kinda Funny Games' Greg Miller will host our developer panel, where we'll share new insights and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the creation of Civilization VII. We'll be located in the Main Theater on the 5th floor of the Summit Building; hope to see you in the Emerald City!

We've got lots of exciting Civilization VII reveals and events lined up in the coming months, so be sure to stay tuned to the Civilization social channels for all the latest updates!

*Pre-order offer available until February 11, 2025. Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical pre-orders, items will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. Terms apply.

**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.

***Requires an internet connection, and the same 2K Account linked to the platform account(s) used to play Sid Meier's Civilization VI and 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.

After Opening Night Live, tune in here on Steam or visit http://Twitch.tv/FiraxisGames at 1:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM CEST to watch our official Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase! For more than 20 minutes, we'll share exclusive insights from the development team about this revolutionary new chapter in the franchise, including our vision for the game as well as its innovative new features. For a one-stop shop on everything Civilization VII, you'll definitely want to catch this one live!

Alongside Challenge 10 going live on August 14, the new update also removes the 2K Launcher from Sid Meier's Civilization VI on Steam. In addition, Sid Meier's Civilization VII will not use the 2K Launcher on PC.

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The new monthly challenge for Sid Meier's Civilization VI starts August 14! But this month, you're not getting just one event to take on: we're bringing back four fan favorites as week-long challenges with altered parameters! All four challenges can be played at Prince difficulty, or—if you reckon you're a certified Civ expert—the highest difficulty level of Deity.

The limited-time monthly challenges afford you an opportunity to test your skills as a specific leader in a unique scenario. The first time you successfully complete each challenge, you'll earn yourself a new in-game Hall of Fame Badge commemorating your impressive achievement. For PC players who already earned the Hall of Fame Badge for the original versions of these events, you can score a new Badge for your collection by completing the Redux version on Deity difficulty!

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. 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!

Read on for a breakdown of this month's four week-long challenges, and good luck out there!



Duration: August 14 - August 21

The continents have been consumed by oceans. Civilizations persist, scattered across the mountainous islands that remain, but for some it will prove nigh impossible to thrive in this unfamiliar environment.

Playing as the Norwegian leader Harald Hardrada, you find yourself at an advantage. You've already explored most of the ocean, your Viking Longships are unrivaled in naval combat, and you have the unique ability to pillage your enemies' coastal tiles. During the Seven Seas challenge, played in Heroes & Legends mode, the victory condition you pursue is entirely up to you. That sea air sure smells like Domination, though!

For some general guidance related to this challenge, check out these Norway Overview and Heroes & Legends Details video guides!

Redux Parameters

• Permanent Dark Age
  
• No Cavalry Barbarian Camps
  
• Naval Barbarian Camps spawn units twice as fast
  
• Hero Discovery Rate x2 for all AI leaders
  
• Water tiles deal 10 damage to all units

Duration: August 21 - August 28

Do you have what it takes to ensure your civilization's survival for 100 turns in a frozen, post-nuclear future? This is your chance to prove it. Oh, and did we mention the robots?

Resources are sparse, disasters are intense, and Giant Death Robots are a constant threat. Your memory of life before the robot takeover is fading, but parts of the world are still known to you. As the Prime Minister of Canada, Wilfrid Laurier, will you scour the frozen wasteland for resources and remnants of the old world, or hunker down and hope to outlast your opponents?

For some general guidance related to this challenge, check out this Canada Overview video guide!

Redux Parameters

• All civilian units except builders and settlers are disabled
  
• Barbarian AI use of GDR is improved
  
• Civics, tech, and religion no longer give score towards victory condition
  
• World Congress is disabled

Duration: August 28 - September 4

The Babylonians were the first to record the cadence of the stars and planets in the sky. As Hammurabi, can you lead your people into space and secure a Science victory?

Technology and Civics trees are shuffled and hidden for this event, so Babylon's ability to unlock technological advancements via Eurekas is key. Adding to the unpredictability of this event, parameters including the map and other civilizations are randomized.

For some general guidance related to this challenge, check out these Babylon Overview and How to Generate Science video guides!

Redux Parameters

• Babylon's Eureka ability applies to Civics as well as Science
  
• Science and Culture yields per pop are decreased by 99%

Duration: September 4 - September 11

Originally designed by Civilization streamer Potato McWhiskey, this event challenges you to lead the Khmer Empire to a Culture victory. Build sprawling cities that celebrate your faith in the Prasat temples, and drive cultural hegemony through your population's growth.

The Khmer's wondrous Angkor Wat temple complex is a magnet for visitors in modern-day Cambodia. As King Jayavarman VII, can you attract enough tourists to achieve this goal?

For some general guidance related to this challenge, check out these Khmer Overview and How to Generate Culture video guides!

Redux Parameters

• Military units beyond warrior and spearman are disabled
  
• Map type swapped to Arid
  
• No Bonus Resources (rice, wheat, etc.) on map

Greetings Civ Fans!

Since we announced Sid Meier's Civilization VII back in June, the entire team at Firaxis Games has been delighted to see the excitement and passion shared throughout the Civ community. We promised that your first look at gameplay would be coming in August, and now we want to provide some details on what you can expect.

Civilization is a game that is as wide as it is deep, covering the span of human history as you build your empire piece by piece in the attempt to stand the test of time. We know many of you love getting into the details, and we do too - that's why we're going all-out for the gameplay reveal coming later this month.

First, mark your calendars for August 20, 2024! We're excited to be part of Gamescom Opening Night Live with Geoff Keighley, where we'll debut our gameplay trailer for Civilization VII. This will be the first time the world sees Civilization VII in motion, and you won't want to miss it. Make sure you tune-in at Twitch.tv/gamescom at 11:00 AM PT / 8:00 PM CEST to watch Opening Night Live as it airs.

After Opening Night Live, visit Twitch.tv/FiraxisGames at 1:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM CEST to watch our official Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase! For more than 20 minutes, we'll share exclusive insights from the development team about this revolutionary new chapter in the franchise, including our vision for the game as well as its innovative new features. For a one-stop shop on everything Civilization VII, you'll definitely want to catch this one live!

But that’s just the start! From August 21 to 25, attendees at Gamescom should be sure to stop by the Civilization VII booth located in Hall 6.

Finally, we'll be heading over to PAX West in Seattle and hope to see you there! On August 31, Kinda Funny Games' Greg Miller will host our developer panel, where we'll share new insights and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the creation of Civilization VII. For those attending in-person, we'll be located in the Main Theater on the 5th floor of the Summit Building. Viewers at home can watch live on Twitch.tv/PAX at 11:00 AM PT. Catch you in the Emerald City!

August is just the first step in our journey. Thank you for being the best fans in the world. We can't wait to show you Civilization VII and take one more turn together.

-The Firaxis Development Team

Today we're excited to share that the next monthly Civilization VI challenge, Live Yongle Reaction, starts on PC via Steam on July 16! This challenge can be attempted at either Prince or Emperor difficulty.

Limited-time challenges like this one afford you an opportunity to test your skills as a specific leader in a unique scenario. The first time you successfully complete each challenge, you'll earn yourself a new in-game Hall of Fame Badge commemorating your impressive achievement.

To play the current challenge between July 16 and August 14, go to the main menu in-game and click on "Live Yongle Reaction - Challenge of the Month." Note that if you don't own any of the DLC featured in the challenge, you will be granted free trial access to it for use in the challenge so you don't miss out.

We'll update this page with details on upcoming challenges as they become available.

CHALLENGE 9: LIVE YONGLE REACTION

As the leader of a great civilization you're no doubt accustomed to making difficult decisions. Scout or settler? Campus or commercial hub? Domination or diplomacy? And of course, the big one: Purple or Blue? For the latest challenge, the Civ VI community will decide whether Culture or Science victories reign supreme in the annals of history!

During this Challenge of the Month, you can score points for Team Culture or Team Science by achieving either victory type as Yongle, with a collective point total for all players getting tallied up for the month. Will you be the hero of gifted artisans and sightseeing tourists everywhere by demonstrating the timeless value of Culture? Or would you rather champion the technological advancements and scholarly pursuits inherent to Science? The scores for Team Culture and Team Science during this challenge will be shared via the official @CivGame X feed, so be sure to check back and see how your chosen side is doing!

Game Parameters
Difficulty: Prince / Emperor
Victory: Culture or Science only
Mode: Only Yongle
Speed: Online
Player Leader: Yongle
Map Type: Fractal
Map Size: Tiny
RuleSet: Gathering Storm
Start Era: Ancient
Resources: Standard
World Age: Standard
Start Position: Standard
Temperature: Standard
Rainfall: Standard
Sea Level: Standard

NOTE: Civilization VI's ESRB interactive Elements have been changed and "in-game purchases” has been added.

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Yongle Overview
For tips on how to complete the Live Yongle Reaction challenge, check out this short video detailing the unique abilities and units of the eponymous Chinese leader.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh_by9WPTDY

How to Generate Culture
Looking for advice on how to do your bit for Team Culture in this month's challenge? The development team has you covered.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD9druFjSkg

How to Generate Science
Firaxis developers share tips especially relevant to this month's challenge if you're scoring points for Team Science.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NLoDMsqJkE

We are aware that an update made to the 2K Launcher is causing technical issues for some of our players, preventing the acceptance of Terms of Service.

Please see this troubleshooting article for a workaround solution: https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/articles/28999636894227-2K-Launcher-Update-June-25-2024

We're working to diagnose and fix the issue as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

UPDATE [06/26/2024 5:10PM PT]: We've deployed a hotfix to the 2K launcher that resolves an issue where some users were unable to accept the Terms of Service due to certain combinations of Screen Resolution and Scaling Percentage. You should now be able to accept the Terms of Service. We are continuing to investigate some cases where players are unable to access online multiplayer functionality. Stay tuned.

UPDATE [07/17/2024 9AM PT]: We've deployed a second hotfix to the 2K launcher that resolves an issue where some users were unable to access online multiplayer functionality. Thank you for your patience as we worked through these updates!

Today we're excited to share that the next monthly Civilization VI challenge, Terra Incognita, is now live for the Steam version of the game on PC. This challenge can be attempted at either Prince or Emperor difficulty.

For a limited time, challenges like this one afford you an opportunity to test your skills as a specific leader in a unique scenario. The first time you successfully complete each challenge, you'll earn yourself a new in-game Hall of Fame Badge.

To play the current challenge between June 18 and July 16, go to the main menu in-game and click on "Terra Incognita - Challenge of the Month." Note that if you don't own any of the DLC featured in the challenge, you will be granted free trial access to it for use in the challenge so you don't miss out.

We'll update this page with details on upcoming challenges as they become available.

CHALLENGE 8: TERRA INCOGNITA

Lacking both strategic materials and the luxuries your people demand, you're compelled to explore beyond the shores of your resource-poor continent. Play on Prince difficulty to benefit from João III's boost to international trade, or leverage city-states as Matthias Corvinus on Emperor difficulty for a real challenge.

Can you reach the promised land and secure victory over leaders in the same predicament before July 16? It's time to set sail!

Game Parameters
Difficulty: Prince / Emperor
Victory: Any
Mode: Monopolies and Corporations
Speed: Epic
Turn Limit: None
Player Leader: João III / Matthias Corvinus
Map Type: Custom
Map Size: Large
RuleSet: Gathering Storm
Start Era: Renaissance
Resources: Abundant (except starting continent)
World Age: Standard
Start Position: Standard
Temperature: Standard
Rainfall: Standard
Sea Level: Standard

NOTE: Civilization VI's ESRB interactive Elements have been changed and "in-game purchases” has been added.

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Portugal Overview
For tips on how to complete the Terra Incognita challenge at Prince difficulty, check out this short video detailing the unique abilities and units of the Portugal civilization and its leader, João III.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8teuRXFSks

Hungary Overview
For tips on how to complete the Terra Incognita challenge at Emperor difficulty, check out this short video detailing the unique abilities and units of the Hungary civilization and its leader, Matthias Corvinus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlLlHGD5w6U