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Sid Meier's Civilization VII

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Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

Grand Strategy Historical 4X Diplomacy Military
Last tracked players
9,284
All-time peak
13,868
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Steam reviews
48.5% positive
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Will your civilization evolve with the Ages or stand the Test of Time?

In Sid Meier's Civilization® VII, every strategic decision shapes your empire's unique lineage. Rule as legendary leaders from throughout history and strive for unique victories by choosing how your civilization changes or persists across each Age of human advancement.

Grow your territory with new Settlements and architectural Wonders, spur advancement with technological breakthroughs, and conquer or cooperate with your competition as you explore and expand into the world's far, unknown reaches. Pursue prosperity in an immersive solo experience or play with others in online multiplayer.*

Whether you follow a path rooted in history or chart your own way forward, build something you believe in with Civilization VII.

EVOLVE WITH EACH AGE OR STAND THE TEST OF TIME

Lead your empire through distinct Ages of human history. Across the Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern Ages, choose whether to lead one Time-Tested civilization from start to finish, have it strategically evolve to flourish with a new identity in the next Age, or split the difference through hybridization. As accomplishing scientific, cultural, militaristic, and economic milestones within each Age unlocks advantages in the next, you'll decide how and when your empire's identity and strategy develop.

CHART YOUR OWN PATH TO VICTORY

Shape your empire's unique story by pursuing a wide range of distinct Triumphs, attribute-based objectives that offer a player-driven experience. As each new Age expands the game's scope, it also brings opportunities to borrow elements from other civs, unlock new bonuses, and achieve Victory in myriad new and exciting ways. Order Commanders to move armies as one, engage enemies with revamped combat mechanics, equip swappable leader bonuses across campaigns with Mementos, and much more.

PLAY AS VISIONARY LEADERS OF PROGRESS

Embody illustrious leaders with one of Civilization's most diverse rosters yet, from traditional heads of state known for militaristic might or political prowess to visionaries who made lasting impacts on philosophy, science, human rights, and more. Your chosen leader will endure across the Ages, with a unique ability that can help reinforce or pivot your strategy from one Age into the next. For the first time in franchise history, leader selection is separate from your civilization, giving you the freedom to create all-new strategies by mixing and matching gameplay bonuses.

EXPLORE A WORLD VIVIDLY BROUGHT TO LIFE

Make your mark on a gorgeously detailed world! Your empire comes to life with a diverse range of cultural styles, represented across building architecture and Unit design. Traverse navigable rivers, explore the map's undiscovered reaches, and extend your borders with new Cities or specialized Towns. As your lavishly rendered territory expands, all of your scenic vistas, vibrant metropolises, and fledgling frontier territories will connect seamlessly across the ever-changing landscape.

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, and cross-play is supported between PC and consoles, so you can play together with friends wherever they are.

*Online play and features (including progression bonuses) require an Internet connection and 2K Account (minimum age varies). Up to five players supported in the Antiquity & Exploration Ages. Up to eight players supported in the Modern Age. Map size restrictions may apply to certain cross-play multiplayer games. Terms apply.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Win 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Win 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires an Apple processor
  • OS: Sequoia
  • Processor: M1 8 Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: M1
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires an Apple processor
  • OS: Sequoia
  • Processor: M2 Pro 10 Core
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: M2 Pro
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 22.04
  • Processor: Intel i5-4690 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 24.04
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
2K
USK rating
12
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
16
Achievements
47
Controller support
full
Metacritic
79
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Chat Text-to-speech, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Mouse Only Option, Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Steam Input API Support, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Touch Only Option, HDR available, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Korean*, Polish*, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian*, Simplified Chinese*, Traditional Chinese*
*languages with full audio support
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Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 12 patches in last 30 days.

66 patches and 66 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 90th percentile. Priced as Premium at $34.99.

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Update Timeline

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Source: Steam News
Freshness: fresh
Observed Oct 07, 2026 11:59 UTC
Meaningful updates
89
Last 365 days
Last meaningful update
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Median cadence
1.1 days

[url=https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/2K/][img]https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/4128336/66a2bcaddd03b0f7481eaf24a784f4e18d4652b7.jpg[/img][/url][p]As the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air settles in, that familiar feeling returns: the golden hour after school…

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[h1]Welcome Back and Happy Civtember![/h1][p]Hey, [i]Civ [/i]fans! Welcome back to This Month in [i]Civ![/i][/p][p]This Civtember, we celebrated our 35th anniversary, and fittingly, it has been the biggest month for [i]Civilization VII [/i]since its launch. We’ve had a ton of exc…

Sep 30, 2026 at 16:10 UTC Community Announcements By FXS Aquamarine large update proxy (inferred) External source
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[p]Today’s hotfix is focused on stability and performance following our recent Update 1.5.0. Thanks for your ongoing feedback, [i]Civ [/i]players! [/p][p][b]A note for Switch / Switch 2 players[/b]: This hotfix will be coming at a later date; thanks for your patience while we get…

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[p]Following our [u][url="https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/news/35th-anniversary/"]big reveals for the future of [i]Civilization VII[/i][/url][/u][i] [/i]earlier this month, the dev team spent the last few days going through your questions across Reddit, Discord, and Steam for…

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[p]Now live - the latest Civilization VII community survey! We're interested in hearing your thoughts on the latest reveals for Civ VII, including the recently released 1.5.0 Update, including True Start Location Earth Map, updated versions of Shuffle and Terra Incognita maps, th…

Sep 22, 2026 at 16:02 UTC Community Announcements By Firaxis Games small update proxy (inferred) External source
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[h2]Got questions about our newly announced [i]Arc of Tomorrow[/i] update or the [i]Earthrise [/i]expansion? We’ve got answers! [/h2][p][/p][p]We’ve loved seeing all the excitement from PAX ([url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXer_n3Y4cM&pp=ygUJY2l2IDcgcGF4"][u]catch the strea…

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[p]Prepare your empire for launch with [i]Civilization VII: Earthrise[/i], arriving in 2027 and [u][url="https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/buy/"]available to wishlist now[/url][/u]. [/p][p][/p][p]As we officially unveiled at PAX West 2026, this first paid expansion for [i]Civil…

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[p]Update 1.5.0 is officially live, bringing a batch of changes to [i]Civilization VII[/i], including the addition of the long-awaited True Start Location Earth map*. What makes this release even sweeter is that it lands right as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the [i]Civili…

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The September update for Civ 7 arrives today, September 15th. It's got a handful of new maps, including a fresh version of the real life-mimicking True Start Earth playing field, and updates to diplomacy that'll stop you being automatically dragged into your allies' wars. Read mo…

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[p]Update 1.5.0 and the Hall of History Collection land tomorrow in [i]Civilization VII[/i], celebrating the series' [url="https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/news/35th-anniversary/"][u]35-year legacy [/u][/url]by adding fan-favorite map types, classic civs and leaders, and more!…

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Is Sid Meier's Civilization VII worth buying right now?
Wait — $69.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Sid Meier's Civilization VII go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization VII still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 12 patches in last 30 days. 66 patches and 66 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization VII free to play?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII costs $69.99 on Steam.
What genre is Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is a Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.
What platforms does Sid Meier's Civilization VII support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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