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The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII is a turn-based strategy game that 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 to the next. For the first time in franchise history, you 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). On Xbox, PlayStation, and PC up to five players supported in the Antiquity & Exploration Ages, and up to eight players supported in the Modern Age. On Nintendo Switch, up to four players are supported in the Antiquity & Exploration Ages, and up to six players supported in the Modern Age in games. Map size restrictions may apply to certain cross-play multiplayer games. More info available here: https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/faq/. Console online play on Xbox and PlayStation requires a separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam (which also supports Mac and Linux) and the Epic Games Store.

Nintendo Switch version is not expected to support map sizes of Standard and above. We will update this page once we have confirmation of the available map sizes for launch.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII will be available on February 11, 2025. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition and Founders Edition of the game will also receive Early Access to Sid Meier's Civilization VII beginning on February 6, 2025.*

*Early access for physical copies of Sid Meier's Civilization VII Deluxe Edition only available at participating retailers in select territories while stocks last.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII will feature audio and text localization in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Sid Meier's Civilization VII will feature text-only localization in Portuguese (Brazilian).

Sid Meier's Civilization VII will be available in three editions: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and a limited-time Founders Edition. You can learn more about each edition and their contents in the FAQ entries further down this page.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Standard Edition will be available for $59.99* on Nintendo™ Switch, and $69.99 on PS5®, PS4®, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam (which also supports Mac and Linux) and the Epic Games Store. It includes the base game; dual-gen entitlement is provided for digital copies on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5®, and PS4® consoles respectively, linked to the same account. For physical copies, dual-gen entitlement is provided on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, but physical copies on PS5® do not grant dual-gen entitlement for PS4® as Sid Meier's Civilization VII is digital-only on PS4®.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Deluxe Edition will be available for $89.99 on Nintendo™ Switch, and $99.99* on PS5®, PS4®, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam (which also supports Mac and Linux) and the Epic Games Store. It includes early access to play the game early starting on February 6, 2025, the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack, the post-launch DLC Crossroads of the World Collection, and the Deluxe Content Pack.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Founders Edition will be available for $119.99* on Nintendo™ Switch, and $129.99* on PS5®, PS4®, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam (which also supports Mac and Linux) and the Epic Games Store. It includes early access to play the game early starting on February 6, 2025, the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack, the post-launch DLC Crossroads of the World Collection, the Deluxe Content Pack, the post-launch DLC Right to Rule Collection, and the Founders Content Pack. The Founders Edition is a digital-only edition and is only available until February 28, 2025.

*Based on 2K's suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local store for info. Crossroads of the World Collection and Right to Rule Collection will be available post-launch; exact release date to be announced post-launch and subject to change. For digital copies, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical copies (if applicable), items will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. Terms apply.

Pre-ordering Sid Meier's Civilization VII Standard Edition before February 11, 2025 grants you access to the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack.* The Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack is included in the Deluxe Edition and Founders Edition.

*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.

Early access for Sid Meier's Civilization VII begins on February 6, 2025. Players can participate in early access by purchasing the Deluxe Edition or Founders Edition for the game.

Players that purchase any digital edition of Sid Meier's Civilization VII on PlayStation or Xbox consoles will receive both versions of the game across generations from the same family (PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, or Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S). Both games are entitled to the same PlayStation™Network account or Xbox Network Account.

The Xbox physical version of Sid Meier's Civilization VII utilizes a dual-binary disc that can be played in either a Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S to play that respective version of the game.

Dual-gen entitlement is not supported on physical PlayStation®5 versions of Sid Meier's Civilization VII. Sid Meier's Civilization VII is only available digitally on PlayStation®4.

Yes! You can play digital versions of the Xbox One or PlayStation®4 version of Sid Meier's Civilization VII on your Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation®5 respectively, linked to the same account within the same console family.

No. However, Sid Meier's Civilization VII does support dual-gen entitlements digitally for PlayStation and Xbox, which grants both versions of the game across generations of consoles from the same family: PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 (digital only), or Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Both games are entitled to the same Xbox network account or PlayStation™ Network account. Physical copies on PS5® do not grant dual-gen entitlement for PS4® as Sid Meier's Civilization VII is digital-only on PS4®.

Yes! Players who link their 2K Account to Sid Meier's Civilization VII will be able to play multiplayer across any platform of choice.*

*Online play and features (including progression bonuses) require an Internet connection and 2K Account (minimum age varies). On Xbox, PlayStation, and PC up to five players supported in the Antiquity & Exploration Ages, and up to eight players supported in the Modern Age. On Nintendo Switch, up to four players are supported in the Antiquity & Exploration Ages, and up to six players supported in the Modern Age in games. Map size restrictions may apply to certain cross-play multiplayer games. More info available here: https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/faq/.. Console online play on Xbox and PlayStation requires a separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

Nintendo Switch version is not expected to support map sizes of Standard and above, which also applies for multiplayer cross-play with Nintendo Switch players. For multiplayer, up to four players are supported in the Antiquity & Exploration Ages, and up to six players supported in the Modern Age, in games with Nintendo Switch players.

Yes! Players who link their 2K Account to the platform used to play Sid Meier's Civilization VII will share game progression to any platform linked with the same account.

Yes, Sid Meier's Civilization VII features offline play for all single-player activities. Some features such as online multiplayer will not be available when playing offline. Sid Meier's Civilization VII does not offer hotseat multiplayer, but supports LAN multiplayer on PC and local wireless multiplayer on Nintendo Switch.

Expand the strategic horizons of your empire and enjoy more options for your reign with Sid Meier's Civilization VII Deluxe Edition! On PlayStation and Xbox, purchasing Sid Meier's Civilization VII Deluxe Edition entitles digital versions of the game on both new-gen and last-gen consoles!

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Deluxe Edition includes the following:

• Full base game
• Early Access - play the game up to 5 days early, starting on February 6, 2025*
• Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack
• Crossroads of the World Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new Leaders, 4 new Civilizations, 4 new Natural Wonders, and more**
• Deluxe Content Pack, which includes:

*Early access for physical copies of Civilization VII Deluxe Edition only available at participating retailers in select territories while stocks last. 

**Crossroads of the World Collection and Right to Rule Collection will be available post-launch; exact release date to be announced post-launch and subject to change. For digital copies, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical copies (if applicable), items will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. Terms apply.

The Deluxe Content Pack includes 2 leader personas and the Deluxe Cosmetic Pack:

2 Leader Personas: 

• Each Persona offers a new variant of an existing leader, including a different outfit and background for that leader, new gameplay bonuses, and an alternative agenda that reflects a different side of their personality! The two Personas included in this edition will be revealed at a later date.

Deluxe Cosmetic Pack:

• 4 Profile Customizations. Embellish your player profile with these cosmetic customizations, including a striking new Badge, a regal new Title, an ornate new Banner, and an eye-catching new Border that will all make you stand out from other players! 
• 1 Alternate Scout Skin. Give your Scout recon unit a brand new look with this cosmetic outfit!

Expand the strategic horizons of your empire and enjoy more options for your reign with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Founders Edition! This digital-only edition is only available until February 28, 2025—get it now before it's history. On PlayStation and Xbox, purchasing Sid Meier's Civilization VII Founders Edition entitles digital versions of the game on both new-gen and last-gen consoles!

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Founders Edition includes the following:

• Full base game
• Early Access - play the game up to 5 days early, starting on February 6, 2025
• Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack
• Crossroads of the World Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new Leaders, 4 new Civilizations, 4 new Natural Wonders, and more*
• Right to Rule Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new Leaders, 4 new Civilizations, 4 new Wonders, and more*
• Deluxe Content Pack, which includes:
• Founders Content Pack, which includes:

*Crossroads of the World Collection and Right to Rule Collection will be available post-launch; exact release date to be announced post-launch and subject to change. For digital copies, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical copies (if applicable), items will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. Terms apply.

The Founders Content Pack is included in the Sid Meier's Civilization VII Founders Edition, which includes the 2 Leader Personas and the Founders Content Pack:

• 2 Leader Personas. Each persona offers a new variant of an existing leader, including a different outfit and background for that leader, new gameplay bonuses, and an alternative agenda that reflects a different side of their personality! The personas included in this edition will be revealed at a later date.

Founders Cosmetics Pack:

• 4 profile customizations. Embellish your player profile with these cosmetic customizations, including a striking new Badge, a regal new Title, an ornate new Banner, and an eye-catching new Border that will all make you stand out from other players!
• 1 Fog of War tile set. Change your gameplay landscape with a beautiful Fog of War tile set!
• 1 Founders palace skin. Give your civ's palace a regal new look with a glorious remodel that's sure to stand out!

The Crossroads of the World Collection adds 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new Natural Wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more to Sid Meier's Civilization VII. Full details will be revealed at a later date. 

Crossroads of the World Collection will be available post-launch; exact release date to be announced post-launch and subject to change. For digital copies, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical copies (if applicable), items will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. Terms apply.

The Right to Rule Collection adds 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new Wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more to Sid Meier's Civilization VII. Content will be delivered across 6 post-launch DLCs, planned to release on or by September 30, 2025. Full details will be revealed at a later date.

Right to Rule Collection will be available post-launch; exact release date to be announced post-launch and subject to change. For digital copies, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical copies (if applicable), items will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. Terms apply.

The Founders Edition includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, as well as the Right to Rule Collection and the Founders Content Pack.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Founders Edition is a digital-only edition that is available until 2:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM UTC on February 28, 2025.

At launch, you can purchase a Standard to Deluxe Upgrade to receive all content in the Deluxe Edition (except for Early Access, which ends on February 11, 2025). This upgrade option will be available until 2:00 PM PT on February 28, 2025.

At launch, you can purchase a Standard to Founders Upgrade or a Deluxe to Founders Upgrade to receive all content in the Founders Edition (except for Early Access, which ends after February 11, 2025). This upgrade option will be available until 2:00 PM PT on February 28, 2025.

The Deluxe Content Pack will be available for individual purchase. The Founders Content Pack is available as part of the Sid Meier's Civilization VII Founders Edition, which is available until February 28, 2025.

Content inside each Pack is only available as part of that bundle. 

Players who sign-up for a 2K Account and link that account to your gaming platform of choice where you play Sid Meier's Civilization VII will unlock the Emperor Persona for Napoleon Bonaparte.* Visit the Civilization 2K Account Benefits page for more details.

*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.

As a thank you to Civilization players, linking your 2K Account to your gaming platform of choice where you play Sid Meier's Civilization VI unlocks the Revolutionary persona for Napoleon Bonaparte in Sid Meier's Civilization VII for that account. The same 2K Account must be linked to both Civilization VI and Civilization VII to receive the content.* Visit the Civilization 2K Account Benefits page for more details.

*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.