New Settlers Hub
Welcome to Sid Meier's Civilization VII! The New Settlers Hub is your go-to spot to learn more about Civ VII's leaders, civilizations, and gameplay mechanics, whether you're new to strategy games or an experienced Civ player. Build something you believe in with the help of these guides and tutorials!
Player Guides
Whether this is your first turn-based strategy game or you've spent countless late nights taking just one more turn in previous Civ games, these guide articles provide essential knowledge about Civilization VII's gameplay systems.
7 Things to Know About Sid Meier's Civilization VII
LEARN MOREGAME GUIDE
Learn more about the civilizations, leaders, and gameplay mechanics in Sid Meier's Civilization VII so you can build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
Mughal India - Modern Age Civilization
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Napoleon
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Prussia - Modern Age Civilization
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Friedrich
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Meiji Japan - Modern Age Civilization
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Himiko
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José Rizal
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Mexico - Modern Age Civilization
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Buganda - Modern Age Civilization
LEARN MORECivilization VII Glossary
A list of game terminology you'll likely encounter during a game of Civilization VII; you can also consult the in-game Civilopedia for more info!
Dev Diaries
Get insight directly from the developers at Firaxis about how they designed Civilization VII and what you should know going in!
Civilization VII Dev Diary #1: Ages
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Civilization VII Dev Diary #2: Leaders and Civs
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Civilization VII Dev Diary #3: Managing Your Empire
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Civilization VII Dev Diary #4: Emergent Narrative
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Civilization VII Dev Diary #5: Combat
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Civilization VII Dev Diary #6: Diplomacy, Influence, and Trade
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Civilization VII Dev Diary #7: Legends and Mementos
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Civilization VII Dev Diary #8: Victories & Post-Launch
LEARN MORELeaders First Look Videos
Quick Tips
Check out these short-form videos to get a quick snapshot of Civilization VII's game mechanics and systems!
FAQs
Wondering about something else related to Civilization VII? Hopefully our Frequently Asked Questions page has the answers; if not, you can get in touch via our social channels!
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