It’s official: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is set to release for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on February 11, 2025 – or on February 6, if you buy one of the pricier editions. This new installment of the long-running strategy series puts you in charge of a fledgling civilization, with the goal of conquering the world. As always, you have a variety of ways to do that, whether it be by might, scientific discovery, cultural influence, or more. Civ 7 is now available to preorder in a number of editions that range from barebones to extravagant (see it at Amazon). For details about what comes in each one, keep on reading.
Civilization VII (Standard Edition)
PS5
Get it at Amazon – $69.99Get it at Best Buy – $69.99Get it at GameStop – $69.99
PS4/PS5
Get it at PS Store (digital) – $69.99
Xbox Series X|S
Get it at Amazon – $69.99Get it at Best Buy – $69.99Get it at GameStop – $69.99Get it at Xbox Store (digital) – $69.99
Nintendo Switch
Get it at Amazon – $59.99Get it at Best Buy – $59.99Get it at GameStop – $59.99Get it at eShop (digital) – $59.99
PC
Get it at Fanatical – $61.59Get it at Steam – $69.99
Preorder the standard edition, and you’ll receive the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack for free.
Note that there is no PS4 physical version. For that, you’ll need to buy a digital copy, which includes both the PS5 and PS4 version. The physical Xbox version, however, does work with both Xbox One and Xbox Series X.
Civilization VII Deluxe Edition
PS5
Get it at Amazon – $99.99Get it at Best Buy – $99.99Get it at GameStop – $99.99
PS4/PS5
Get it at PS Store (digital) – $99.99
Xbox Series X|S
Get it at Amazon – $99.99Get it at Best Buy – $99.99Get it at GameStop – $99.99Get it at Xbox Store (digital) – $99.99
Nintendo Switch
Get it at Amazon – $89.99Get it at Best Buy – $89.99Get it at GameStop – $89.99Get it at eShop (digital) – $89.99
PC
Get it at Fanatical – $87.99Get it at Steam – $99.99
Once again, PS4 owners will need to buy this game in digital form to play on their console. The deluxe edition comes with the game itself, plus the following:
Early Access on February 6, 2025Tecumseh and Shawnee PackCrossroads of the World CollectionDeluxe Content Pack
Civilization VII Founders Edition (Digital Only)
Get it for PlayStation – $129.99Get it for Xbox – $129.99Get it for Switch – $119.99Get it for PC at Fanatical (Steam or EGS) – $114.39Get it for PC at Steam – $129.99
The founders edition includes the following:
Full base gameEarly Access – play the game up to 5 days early on February 6, 2025Tecumseh and Shawnee PackCrossroads of the World Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and moreRight to Rule Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more!*Deluxe Content Pack, which includes:2 leader personas4 profile customizations1 alternate scout skinFounders Content Pack, which includes:2 leader personas4 profile customizations1 fog of war tile set1 Founders palace skin
* Contains 6 DLCs, all of which will be available on or by September 2025 (subject to change).
Civilization VII Collector’s Edition
Get it at Final Boss Bundle – $149.99 – $279.99
Exclusive to Final Boss Bundle, this collector’s edition can be purchased with the PC (Steam) version of the game, or without any game at all. The latter option would be good for anyone buying it on another platform, for instance. It includes the game (if that’s the version you choose), and the following:
“The Passage of Time” Decorative ClockScout FigureLogo PinChallenge CoinCivilization PostcardsHigh-Quality Art PrintYield Icon Patch Set
What Is Civilization VII?
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the latest installment of a strategy game series that dates allllllll the way back to 1991. Developed by Firaxis, it lets you pick a leader from history to lead your people to global domination. You can build your city, populate it with architectural wonders, and expand your rule either through conquest or cooperation with your neighboring civilizations.
You have a lot of leeway in how you steer progress for your people. You can do it in a true-to-history sort of way, or you can veer off from the textbook stories to forge a path that’s all your own.
The biggest new feature in Civ 7 is that you don’t play as a single civilization from start to finish. Instead, for each run through the game, you’ll pick a new civilization to play as during each of three Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. The only thing that stays with you as you play is the leader you’ve chosen.
Check out our Civilization VII preview for more information.
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