Get ready to build something you believe in when Sid Meier's Civilization VII launches on February 11, 2025! You can pre-order Civilization VII now, with three editions to choose from: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and the limited-time Founders Edition that's only available until February 28, 2025. For full details on what's included in each edition, visit the Civilization VII Buy page or the Civilization VII FAQs page! Pre-ordering Civilization VII Standard Edition will grant you the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack!* The Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack is included as part of the Deluxe Edition and Founders Edition. In addition, the Deluxe Edition and Founders Edition will grant early access for Civilization VII beginning on February 6, 2025. You can also show the world your affinity for Civilization with the Sid Meier's Civilization VII Collector's Edition, featuring a premium set of physical collectibles themed around Civilization VII! For more info, visit the Sid Meier's Civilization VII Collector's Edition store page. Note that the Collector's Edition does not include a copy of the game by default, but can be purchased as a bundle with a Steam key for Founders Edition. [previewyoutube=kK_JrrP9m2U;full][/previewyoutube]

Civilization VII Gameplay Trailer

Alongside Civilization VII pre-orders going live, we revealed the first look at Civilization VII gameplay during Gamescom Opening Night Live with Geoff Keighley. Feast your eyes on the first-ever look at gameplay for this revolutionary new chapter in the Civilization series. [previewyoutube=Tc3_EO6Bj2M;full][/previewyoutube]

Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase

Following the Gamescom Opening Night Live presentation, we gave you an in-depth look at Civilization VII's finer details with the Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase on the Firaxis Games Twitch channel. The showcase opens with a stirring live-action trailer starring Civilization VII's narrator: legendary actress Gwendoline Christie. The Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase has over 20 minutes of exclusive insights from the Firaxis development team, covering the vision for the game as well as its innovative new features. If you missed it, you can watch a VOD of the Gameplay Showcase above to soak up all the newly debuted game details!

Civilization VII Game Guide

In the lead-up to the launch of Civilization VII on February 11, 2025, we'll be revealing more information about the game's leaders, civilizations, and gameplay mechanics via the Civilization VII Game Guide! Think of the Game Guide as your go-to hub for all things Civilization VII, with constant updates planned for the coming weeks and months. Knowledge is power, and the information in the Civilization VII Game Guide can help you prepare to build your perfect empire and determine which leaders and civilizations could best suit your preferred playstyle. Alongside today's new trailers, we've just revealed the Civilization VII Game Guide pages for the Aksum, Egypt, Maurya, Maya, Rome, and Shawnee civilizations. You'll also find high-level overviews of how Ages in Civilization VII shape some of its biggest gameplay innovations, as well as more details on how leaders and civilizations in Civilization VII can be chosen separately for the first time in franchise history.

2K Account benefits for Civilization VII

Creating and authenticating a 2K Account lets you sign up for newsletters and digital marketing from 2K so you don't miss the latest Civilization VII reveals! By linking your 2K Account, you'll also collect in-game rewards in Civilization VII when it launches, including the leader Napoleon Bonaparte with his Emperor Persona!** Don't have a 2K Account? Create one and subscribe! As a special thank you for Civilization VI players, everyone who's played both Civilization VI and Civilization VII with a linked 2K Account can add Napoleon Bonaparte with his Revolutionary Persona to their leader lineup in Civilization VII at launch!*** For full details and instructions, visit the 2K Account Benefits page.

Upcoming Civilization VII events

If you're attending Gamescom in-person from August 21 to 25, be sure to stop by the Civilization VII booth located in Hall 6! Next up, we'll be heading to PAX West in Seattle. On August 31, Kinda Funny Games' Greg Miller will host our developer panel, where we'll share new insights and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the creation of Civilization VII. We'll be located in the Main Theater on the 5th floor of the Summit Building; hope to see you in the Emerald City! We've got lots of exciting Civilization VII reveals and events lined up in the coming months, so be sure to stay tuned to the Civilization social channels for all the latest updates! *Pre-order offer available until February 11, 2025. Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical pre-orders, items will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. Terms apply. **Requires an internet connection, and a 2K Account linked to the platform account used to play Sid Meier's Civilization VII. 2K Accounts are free. One per 2K Account. Reward will be automatically delivered in-game. Void where prohibited. Terms apply. ***Requires an internet connection, and the same 2K Account linked to the platform account(s) used to play Sid Meier's Civilization VI and Sid Meier's Civilization VII. 2K Accounts are free. One per 2K Account. Reward will be automatically delivered in-game. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.