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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: When Should You Build Settlers and Expand?
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Expanding your civilization is a key part of Civ 7, but how soon is it too soon to expand?

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Civilization 7: How Far Apart Should You Build Settlements?
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The distance between your settlements can make a big difference to your gameplay potential in Civilization 7.

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Civilization 7: How to Get a Culture Victory
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This guide shows players how to complete the Modern Age's Culture Legacy Path and get a Culture Victory in Civ 7.

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Civ 7 Morse Code Translation and Best Response (A Transmission)
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Players will definitely want to know the best response to Civ 7's Morse code message, as choosing the wrong one could have catastrophic consequences.

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Civilization 7: DX12 vs Vulkan – Which Is Better?
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Before you even play Civ 7, you must choose between DX12 vs Vulkan – but what's the difference, anyway?

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Civilization 7: How to Get More Influence
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To get Influence, Civ 7 players can build certain Buildings and Wonders, take certain Policies, and choose specific Leaders and Civs for Influence.

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The Best Starting Strategy for Civ 7 (Best Civilization VII Build Order)
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Understanding the best Civ 7 build order can put players firmly on the path to success, while failing to do so can lead to a swift and brutal defeat.

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Civilization 7: How to Save & Load Previous Saves
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With this guide, gamers can learn how to change autosave settings and load back into a previous game at any time in Civ 7.

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How to Play with Friends in Civ 7 (Civilization VII Crossplay Guide)
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Civ 7 boasts full crossplay support, making it easier than ever to play Civilization with friends.

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How to Capture Enemy Settlements and Disperse Independent Powers in Civ 7
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After overwhelming their foes using military might, Civ 7 players will be able to capture enemy towns and cities and add them to their empire.

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Civilization 7: How To Get A Science Victory
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To earn a Science Victory, Civ 7 players must complete three Space Race projects, then launch the first Staffed Space Flight before anyone else.

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Civilization 7: How to Install Mods
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To install mods, Civ 7 players simply need to extract their desired mod files directly into the Civ 7 mod folder.

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Civilization 7: All Victories (& How To Get Them)
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There are four normal Victory Conditions Civ 7 players can earn, in addition to the Score Victory which triggers at the end of the Modern Age.

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Civilization 7: Distant Lands, Explained
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The Distant Lands are a key concept during the Modern Age in Civilization 7 - here's how to find them and settle there.

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Civilization 7: How to Build a Fishing Quay
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Although it's easy to overlook them at first, Fishing Quays are a crucial Building in Civ 7's Exploration Age.

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How to Destroy Enemy Ships and Boats in Civ 7
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When they're first starting out, Civ 7 players may not have the units needed to destroy hostile ships. Thankfully, it won't take long to get them.

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A Complete Guide to Overbuilding in Civ 7
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Civ 7's Overbuilding mechanic allows players to easily modernize their settlements, replacing outdated structures with newer and more productive ones.

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Civilization 7: How to Increase Culture
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Civilization 7 is full of factors to consider, but knowing how to increase Culture will set every new game up for success.

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All Civ 7 Map Types, Explained (Continents Plus / Continents / Archipelago / Fractal / Shuffle / Terra Incognita)
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There are six different Civ 7 Map Types for players to choose from, some of which are much better suited to certain strategies than others.

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Civilization 7: How to Build Factories
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Civ 7 players need to allocate Factory Resources in the Modern Age - here's how to do it.

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