It’s official: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is scheduled to launch on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on February 11, 2025. – or February 6 if you buy one of the more exorbitant editions. This novel installment in the long-running strategy series puts you in charge of a adolescent civilization bent on conquering the world. As always, you have multiple ways to do so, whether through force, scientific discovery, cultural influence, or more. Civ 7 is now available for pre-order in a variety of editions, from the simplest to the most extravagant (see on Amazon). For details on what’s in each one, read on.
Civilization VII (Standard Edition)
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Pre-order the Standard Edition and receive the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack for free.
Please note that there is no physical version for PS4. To do so, you must purchase a digital copy, which includes both the PS5 and PS4 versions. However, the physical Xbox version works on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X.
Civilization VII Deluxe Edition
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Again, PS4 owners will need to purchase the game digitally to play it on their console. The Deluxe Edition includes the game itself, as well as the following:
- Early Access February 6, 2025
- Tecumseh and Shawnee herd
- Crossroads of the World Collection
- Deluxe Content Pack
Civilization VII Founders Edition (digital only)
Founder’s Edition includes:
- Full base game
- Early Access – play the game up to 5 days early on February 6, 2025.
- Tecumseh and Shawnee herd
- Crossroads of the World Collection of post-launch content including 2 novel leaders, 4 novel civilizations, 4 novel wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more
- Right to Rule Collection with post-launch content including 2 novel leaders, 4 novel civilizations, 4 novel wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more!*
- Deluxe Content Pack which includes:
- 2 leaders
- 4 profile customizations
- 1 Alternate Scout Skin
- Founder Content Pack includes:
- 2 leaders
- 4 profile customizations
- 1 Fog of War Tile Set
- 1 Founders Palace Skin
* Includes 6 DLCs that will be available no later than September 2025 (date subject to change).
Civilization VII Collector’s Edition
This Collector’s Edition, available exclusively in the Final Boss Bundle, can be purchased with the PC (Steam) version of the game or without any game. The latter option would be good for anyone buying it on another platform. It includes the game (if you choose that version) and the following items:
- Decorative clock “Passage of time”
- Scout figure
- Logo pin
- Challenge Coin
- Postcards of Civilization
- High quality art print
- Performance Icon Patch Pack
What is Civilization VII?
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the latest installment in the strategy game series that began in 1991. Developed by Firaxis, the game lets you choose a historical leader to lead your people to global domination. You can build your city, populate it with architectural wonders, and expand your dominion through conquest or cooperation with neighboring civilizations.
You have a lot of freedom in how you direct the progression of your people. You can do it in a way that is historically exact, or you can deviate from the story in the textbooks to forge a path that is entirely your own.
The biggest novel thing about Civ 7 is that you don’t play as one civilization from start to finish. Instead, you choose a novel civilization with each playthrough to play in each of the three eras: Ancient, Exploration, and Modern. The only thing that stays with you throughout the game is your chosen leader.
For more information, check out our Civilization VII preview.
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