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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 Build a Port
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

In Civ 7, Ports are crucial constructions for those who've settled in the Distant Lands or an island - here's how to add them to players' settlements.

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Civilization 7: How to Set Up a Rail Network
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There are a few steps that go into creating a Rail Network in Civilization 7, and this guide will go over them to help players set up their railroads.

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Civilization 7: How to Counter Spy
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Being the target of espionage can be tough in Civilization 7, so here's how to avoid it.

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All Civ 7 Technologies and Tech Trees
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Each of the three ages in Civ 7 has its own Tech Tree, with players needing to research certain technologies before others become available.

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How to Use Cheats in Civ 7 (Civilization VII Console Commands)
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Players can use Civ 7 cheats to make exploring the map a whole lot easier or transition to the next age with the push of a button.

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Civilization 7: Trade Routes, Explained
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

To set up Trade Routes, Civ 7 players must first get a Merchant and follow a new process to establish Trade with another Leader.

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Civilization 7: How to Increase Happiness
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

To get more Happiness, Civ 7 players can take a variety of actions, like making certain buildings, adopting certain policies, and more.

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Civilization 7: Maya Civ Strategies & Tips
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

This Civ 7 Maya strategy guide covers tips for playing as the Maya civilization and strategies to win as the Maya.

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Civilization 7: How to Get a Treasure Fleet
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

In Civ 7, players need to earn Treasure Fleet Points to complete the Economic Legacy Path in the Exploration Age - here's how it work.

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Civilization 7: How to Level Up the Foundation Path and Leaders
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Players can get more Mementos and profile customizations by leveling up Leaders and the Foundation Path.

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Can You Rename Towns and Cities in Civ 7? (Change Settlement Names)
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

As of Title Update 1.1.1, players can rename their towns and cities by navigating to the settlement menu and clicking on the pencil icon.

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How Long is Civ 7? (Civilization VII Campaign Length)
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

A standard Civ 7 campaign will last around twelve hours, although players can speed things up considerably by tinkering with the game settings.

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Civilization 7: How to Get Land Units on Water
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

This guide shows players how they can get their land Units to move across large bodies of water in Civilization 7.

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Civilization 7: How to Set Up a Game
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Players have tons of options at their disposal, making it possible to fully customize their next game of Civilization 7.

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How to Fix Civ 7 Missing Trophies (No Trophies in Civilization VII)
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Players may find that the Civ 7 Trophies don't show up when they first start playing Civilization VII. Thankfully, there's a way to unlock them.

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Civilization 7: Difficulty Levels, Explained
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

There are six difficulty levels in Civ 7, each of which grants your AI opponents massive bonuses to yields.

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Civilization 7: How To Heal Units
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To heal units, Civ 7 players must take one of two actions, which can be enhanced with certain healing boosts.

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Civilization 7: How To Pick the Best Starting Location
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

There are a few factors to consider, and options to enable, to get the best starting location for your first city in Civ 7.

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All Achievements in Civilization 7
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

There are 32 achievements in Civilization 7 - here is how to unlock them.

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Civilization 7: All Mementos (& How to Unlock Them)
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Here is a full list of the Mementos available in Civilization 7 and tips on how to unlock them.

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