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Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the next game in the popular strategy series, comes out on February 11. The developers worked with members of the Shawnee Tribe to create a detailed and respectful portrayal of Tecumseh. This reflects their focus on accurate history in a game known for its depth.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII continues the legacy of the award-winning 4X strategy series, where players build empires and lead them through the Ages. This installment features new systems and mechanics that enhance strategic depth and historical immersion. Players guide their civilizations from ancient times through modernity, shaping decisions at each turn to influence the trajectory of their empire.

Dynamic choices, like selecting leaders independently from civilizations and evolving with new Age-specific options, provide greater freedom to craft unique empires. A refined historical era system offers smoother progression and introduces challenges like crisis events at the end of key eras, testing strategic adaptability.

Key Features

• Distinct Eras with Crisis Events: Advance through Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern Eras, each shaped by unique opportunities. Crisis events at the end of each era add complexity and require players to adapt their strategies to succeed.
• Independent Leaders and Civilizations: Choose leaders and civilizations independently to combine gameplay bonuses in different ways. Philosophers, scientists, and cultural figures will be included among the leaders for the first time.
• Ages of Human Advancement: Build your empire’s cultural, scientific, and economic progress by achieving significant milestones in each Age. Adapt your civilization with every advance to unlock unique units and critical bonuses.
• Enhanced Multiplayer: Compete or collaborate with up to five players in earlier eras and up to eight in expanded maps during the Modern Age. Cross-play ensures players on consoles and PC platforms can join together.
• Historical and Cultural Immersion: A visually detailed world brings cultural and architectural diversity to life. Unique interactions with historical leaders enrich diplomacy and strategy.
• Improved User Experience: New tutorial systems make this the most accessible Civilization game yet, while series veterans will enjoy improved mechanics such as leader progression, navigable rivers, and unified armies led by commanders.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS, and Linux via Steam. Deluxe and Founders Editions offer additional in-game content and early access starting February 6, 2025. Pre-orders are now open.

You can pre-order physical Standard and Deluxe editions now. Pre-order Sid Meier's Civilization VII Standard Edition and get the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack! This pack is also included with the Deluxe Edition. PS5 & Xbox Series X are priced at $69.99, while Switch go for $59.99.

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