Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

Hey, Civ fans! Our last developer livestream before Civilization VII's February 11 launch is right around the corner, and we're peeling back the curtain on two highly requested topics: multiplayer* and post-launch content. Join us live on the Firaxis Games Twitch Channel or Civilization YouTube Channel on January 30th at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET / 6PM GMT.

Watch us take our first deep dive into Civ VII's multiplayer via a live showdown set in the Modern Age. Then, sneak your first peek at our post-release content roadmap to get a sense of what's coming after the game launches next month. And as always, we'll be revealing a new leader First Look during the show!

Also, if you haven't scooped it up yet, don't miss another chance to redeem the Exploration Age cosmetic banner as a Twitch Drop by watching for at least 15 minutes on the Firaxis Games Twitch channel.** For full details, head to the Civilization VII Twitch Drops page.

Come tune in on January 30, leave your questions, and get hyped with us for the upcoming launch of Civilization VII on February 11, 2025! After the stream, be sure to check out the official Civilization VII website for more updates. We'll see you there!

*Map restrictions may apply to gameplay on Nintendo Switch and certain cross-play multiplayer games.
**Requires an internet connection, a Twitch account, 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. Rewards must be claimed from Twitch Drops inventory within 24 hours. Rewards will be automatically linked to your 2K Account once claimed via Twitch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.

The worldwide launch of Sid Meier's Civilization VII is just a few weeks away, and we can't wait to see how you build the greatest empire the world has ever known! In any game of Civ VII, empires around the world are all vying for victory – so in the spirit of that global competition, we're hosting the Civ World Summit, a live Civ VII multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community!

Don't miss this livestream happening February 8 at 5PM CET / 8AM PT / 11AM ET, broadcast live from the XPERION Hamburg in Germany, and hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah and famed Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey in partnership with Rocket Beans TV.

Everyone else should tune in to the Firaxis Games Twitch Channel, Civilization YouTube Channel, or Civilization Facebook Page so you don't miss a single turn!

[h2]Buy tickets to the Civ World Summit[/h2]

If you can make it to Hamburg, Germany on February 8, buy a Civ World Summit ticket now to be part of the live studio audience watching the action unfold! Act quick – tickets are going fast!

[h2]Civ World Summit Twitch Drop[/h2]

As a bonus for everyone watching on Twitch, we're offering a special Twitch Drop reward to commemorate this event, which can be earned by watching the Firaxis Games channel or one of the partnered channels streaming the competition!* Full instructions on how to earn the Cavalry Charge Banner cosmetic for your in-game profile can be found on the Civilization VII Twitch Drops page.
We also have an exciting announcement planned during the livestream, so make sure you don't miss it. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks as we reveal the Civ World Summit rules and the roster of all five competitors.

Good luck to our Civ World Summit competitors, and may the best leader be victorious! See how well you can lead an empire when Civilization VII launches on February 11, 2025.

*Requires an internet connection, a Twitch account, 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. Rewards must be claimed from Twitch Drops inventory within 24 hours. Rewards will be automatically linked to your 2K Account once claimed via Twitch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.

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