Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

As Civilization 7 languishes with a 'mixed' rating on Steam, Firaxis says improving the game's wildly unpopular UI is 'our top priority'

Civilization 7 doesn't fully launch until next Tuesday, February 11, but it's playable now for people who sprung for the Founders Edition, and so far the response isn't what Firaxis or 2K Games had to be hoping for. There's a range of complaints, as there always is, but most widespread is criticism of the UI, which has grown to the point that developers have now said they're "looking into" it...
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Civilization 7 influence guide: How to make friends and influence people

Influence, which you may be familiar from past Civs' expansions, has finally made the jump to being a base game currency out of the box in Civilization 7. Alongside Food, Gold, Culture, Science, and Production, it's one of your main tools for achieving world domination. But unlike some of the others, it's not tied to a specific victory condition. Instead, it can give you an assist with any of them. It's just a matter of learning how to use it, since the Legacy Path objectives won't really tell you how...
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Civilization 7 is off to a rocky start as it receives 'Mixed' Steam reviews from its premium backers: 'Comparing this unfinished mess to the Civ 6 release is night and day'

Civilization 7's full launch is still a few days away, but the strategy sequel unlocked earlier today for players who purchased its Founders edition. We've been especially intrigued by how this latest entry would be received by fans due to its radical shakeup of the formula. Sadly, the general response so far has been one of disappointment, albeit not for the reasons you might expect...
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Is Civilization 7 on Game Pass?

Is Civ 7 on Game Pass? Civilization 7 marks the long-awaited return of Sid Meier's iconic 4X series, nearly a decade on from the last mainline game. Critically speaking, Civ 7 received some mixed responses for a series that is known for its particularly high standards. If you're not sure whether to commit to the full game yet, Game Pass is the natural next step.

Our Civ 7 review sits somewhere in the middle. Our reviewer, Ed Smith, acknowledges that there are issues with the bloat of 4X games in general, but that Sid Meier remains the irreplaceable king of the genre, despite the hand-holding in Civilization 7. If you want to see it for yourself, this Civ 7 Game Pass news might not be what you're after.

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Everything that happens in a Civilization 7 age transition

There are only three ages in Civilization 7, compared to several smaller eras in past iterations. But each of them is quite a bit more distinct. When you transition between ages, you'll pick a new civ. You'll get new victory conditions. Even the map will change somewhat. It can really catch you off-guard if you're not ready for it. So here's a complete list of everything that happens in a Civ 7 age transition...
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