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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Grand Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy
4X
Systems
PlayStation-1 Xbox-1 super greyscale 8-bit logo PC-1
Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 77%
Released
February 11, 2025
ESRB
Everyone 10+ // Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Mild Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
Firaxis Games
Publisher(s)
2K
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The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII 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.

Genre(s)
Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X

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Civilization 7: How to Complete the Enlightenment Legacy Path
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The Enlightenment Legacy Path is the Science Path during Civilization 7's Age of Exploration, focused on increasing tile yields.

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Civilization 7: How to Complete Pax Imperatoria
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Pax Imperatoria is the Antiquity Age's Military Legacy Path, in Civilization 7, tasking you with establishing and/or conquering settlements.

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Civilization 7: How to Complete the Non Sufficit Orbis
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Non Sufficit Orbis is the Exploration Age Military Legacy Path in Civilization 7, encouraging you to lay claim to Distant Lands.

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Civilization 7: Adjacency Guide
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Civilization 7's Adjacency Bonus are a critical part of your strategy, vital to all elements of town and city planning, so here's how they work.

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Civilization 7: How to Complete the Treasure Fleet Legacy Path
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The Treasure Fleet Legacy Path is the Economic Legacy Path available during the Age of Exploration in Civilization 7.

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Civilization 7: Great Britain Civ Strategies & Tips
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Great Britain, added in Civilization 7's First DLC, is an Economic/Expansionist Civilization with strong naval units.

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Civilization 7: Legend Unlocks, Explained
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Legend Unlocks are a meta-progression system in Civilization 7, allowing you to unlock permanent bonuses for future games as you complete challenges.

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Civilization 7: How to Found a Religion
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Religion is a crucial part of the Age of Exploration in Civilization 7, proving vital to a Cultural Victory and helpful to most other strategies.

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Civilization 7: All Warehouse & Ageless Buildings
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Warehouses and other Ageless Buildings are a huge part of your strategy in Civilization 7, so here's a complete guide.

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Civilization 7: How To Get A Domination Victory
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One of the few methods of winning a game of Civ 7 is through a Domination victory by wiping out everyone else on the board.

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Civilization 7: Ada Lovelace Leader Guide
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Ada Lovelace, Enchantress of Number, is a new leader available in Civilization 7's Crossroads of the World DLC, so here's how she works.

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Civilization 7: Complete Guide
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This guide helps players understand every key aspect of Civilization 7 so they can dominate the world stage and emerge victorious.

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Civilization 7: Every Leader and Civ
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Civilization 7 features dozens of leaders and Civs for fans to try out, and this guide shows how to gain access to all of them.

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Civilization 7: How Do Missionaries Work
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Here's how to get the most out of your missionaries and gain religious dominance in your Civ 7 runs.

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Civilization 7: Charlemagne Leader Guide
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Charlemagne is an excellent Militaristic/Diplomatic Leader in Civilization 7, so here's how to make the most of his abilities.

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Civilization 7: Carthage Civ Strategies & Tips
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Civilization 7's first DLC introduces Carthage to the list of Civilizations available in the Age of Antiquity, offering a unique mono-city strategy.

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Civilization 7: How to Complete the Great Library Legacy Path
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Here's how players can complete the great library legacy path in the antiquity age of Civilization 7.

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Civilization 7: Rome Civ Strategies & Tips
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This guide has all the Civilization 7 tips you need to know to dominate the Antiquity Age with Rome.

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Civilization 7: Norman Civ Strategies & Tips
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The Normans are a powerful Militaristic/Diplomatic Civilization in Civilization 7 that excels at conquering Distant Lands, here's the details.

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Civ 7 DLC Release Schedule (Post-Release Content Roadmap)
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Civilization is renowned for its fantastic post-release support, so fans are expecting a ton of great Civ 7 DLC in the coming months and years.

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