Back in February 2023, publisher 2K announced that a new entry in the Civilization franchise was officially in development, alongside the announcement that long-time Firaxis members Jake Solomon and Steve Martin would be leaving the studio. After over a year of waiting, fans have finally gotten their first look at Civilization 7, with a trailer dropping during Summer Game Fest's live showcase.
Harkening back to the teaser trailers of the franchise's past, Civilization 7's reveal takes fans through the ages, all the way from Ancient Era stone carvings right up until space flight. Along the way, fans got a few brief glimpses at some familiar faces, seemingly confirming their existence as playable leaders in Civilization 7.
No Civilizations or Leaders have been officially confirmed for Civilization 7 yet, but fans are sure to find out more about the roster during Civ 7's August showcase.
Civilization 7 Can Benefit From Its Biggest Competitors
Civilization 7 has finally gotten a teaser trailer, and with it comes many prospects for how Civ 7's can learn from other 4X games that have released.
Every Civ Teased in Civilization 7's Reveal Trailer
- Egyptian
- Chinese
- Mongolians
- American/English
The first familiar face fans will spot in the Civilization 7 reveal trailer is an Egyptian woman towering above some pyramids. While there are a few historical figures this statue could represent, it seems most likely that this is meant to be a depiction of Cleopatra, the infamous Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and a franchise staple who's appeared in the vast majority of Civilization titles.
As the camera sweeps over Cleopatra's shoulders, the Great Wall of China is revealed, with a fierce battle seemingly raging on top. It seems as though this battle is depicting the Mongol Conquest of China, with the attacking forces wearing fur armor that's often associated with Mongolian warriors. Two towering statues then appear above the Great Wall, with one of them likely being the Mongol leader Genghis Khan, or perhaps one of his descendants who also invaded China, such as Kublai Khan. It's been a while since the Mongolians were present in Civilization's day-one roster, and while this trailer doesn't strictly confirm that'll be the case in Civ 7, it seems probable.
From then on, Civilization 7's reveal trailer gets a little more general. As more eras are shown, it becomes less clear which specific Civilization is being depicted. Fans are shown a Renaissance-era city that could belong to a plethora of nations, and then a harbor setting that appears quite colonial in aesthetic. This harbor setting could be teasing an American or English civilization, though it's pretty unclear.
Every Era Shown in Civilization 7's Reveal Trailer
- Ancient Era
- Medieval Era
- Renaissance Era
- Industrial Era
- Modern Era
- Atomic Era
For decades now, the Civilization franchise has followed the same general formula for its eras, and based on the reveal trailer, it seems as though Civilization 7 is going to follow suit. The Civilization 7 Summer Game Fest trailer takes fans on a journey through each standard Civ era, from Ancient Era caravans to the Medieval Era's melee warfare, and from the Renaissance Era's penchant for art and culture to the Industrial Era's steam-powered transport, to finally a Modern Era city and an Atomic Era rocket.
As the trailer moves through these major eras, the material of the on-screen diorama changes to represent the materials associated with the period. For instance, in the Ancient Era, the diorama is made of stone, in the Renaissance Era it's bronze, and in the Industrial Era it's iron/steel. It's unclear if Civilization 6: Gathering Storm's Future Era will be present in Civ 7 as the trailer ends with space flight.
Sid Meier's Civilization 6
- Released
- October 21, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
Civilization VI offers new ways to engage with your world: cities now physically expand across the map, active research in technology and culture unlocks new potential, and competing leaders will pursue their own agendas based on their historical traits as you race for one of five ways to achieve victory in the game.
Expansive empires
See the marvels of your empire spread across the map like never before. Each district, wonder, and improvement is built on its own hex, allowing you to customize your city to your heart’s content. From the Commercial Hub to the Spaceport, every district provides unique and powerful bonuses. Pick and choose which districts to build to fit your needs! Build better than your opponents, place yourself strategically for your allies, and become the best civilization on Earth.
Active Research
Boost your civilization’s progress through history to unlock powerful bonuses before anyone else! To advance more quickly, use your units to actively explore, develop your environment, and discover new cultures. Research isn’t just limited to science. Explore the Civics tree to unlock powerful new governments and cultural policies Cultivate the civilization that fits your playstyle, or switch it up every time you play!
Dynamic diplomacy
As the game progresses, so do your diplomatic relationships. From primitive first interactions where conflict is a fact of life, to late game alliances and negotiations. Carry influence with nearby city states to gain its diplomatic allegiance and earn game-changing city-state bonuses. Enlist spies to gather crucial intel on rival civilizations, steal precious resources, and even topple governments.
- ESRB
- E10+ for Everyone 10+: Drug Reference, Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Firaxis Games
- Publisher(s)
- 2K Games
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Franchise
- Civilization
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Genre(s)
- Strategy
- How Long To Beat
- 23 Hours
- Metascore
- 88
