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Civilization VII Global Release Timing

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Whether you're jumping in for early access or waiting for launch, use this map to find your Civilization VII release time around the globe. Are you ready for one more turn?

Civilization 7 review - even Firaxis can't fully fix the problems with 4X games

The two modern XCOM games, Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2, represent the very best not only of Firaxis but of strategy as a videogame concept. Every single input in XCOM is significant, and laden with pressures and consequences. You never think to yourself 'well, this doesn't really matter, and I'll just see what happens' - there's no such thing as a disinterested or a wasted turn. Whether it's Stellaris, Age of Wonders, or any of the other genre totems, 4X games, the richest and most encompassing expressions of 'strategy,' are comparatively unable to maintain that type of intensity.

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Not even the most powerful gaming PC is going to get around Civilization 7's ridiculously variable performance

If you're a fan of 4X strategy games, you'll probably have already read through our review of Civilization 7 and perhaps my performance analysis of the game, too. As any strategy enthusiast will know, such games are almost never about the graphics and instead focus on complex AI algorithms, which test your abilities as a gamer. This inevitably means the most important part of your PC becomes the CPU, as it handles all of that. And the more capable your processor is, the smoother the gameplay will be...
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Civilization 7 specialists explained

What are Civilization 7 specialists? As you lead your civilization into war, scientific advancements, or cultural excellence, your population is busy working away under the surface, building a steady flow of resources. Just like in real life, you're going to need highly trained individuals to improve yield. In Civilization 7, this is where specialists come in.

To reach any of the Civ 7 victories in the 4X game, you must excel in every area. Your civilians need to be happy, fed, and your armies should be strong enough to prevent invasion from other Civ 7 leaders - or strong enough to invade others. While you'll spend most of your time in Civilization 7 commanding military units, you shouldn't forget those working civilians grafting away behind the scenes, and Civ 7 specialists are another type of citizen who can boost your income.

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Civilization 7 victories and win conditions

How do you win in Civilization 7? Civ 7 brings many changes to the popular strategy game series, including mix-and-match leaders from their civilizations, a new Age mechanic, and more. One of the biggest changes that might catch veteran players out is a whole new victory system, which stems from Legacy Paths.

Civ 7 Legacy Paths are a new quest mechanic that guides players through the 4X game, from the early stages of the Antiquity Age, right through researching flight and even heading to space in the Modern Age. While you can win by spreading across different areas during the three Civilization 7 Ages, focusing on one Legacy Path can lead to one of four new Civ 7 Victories, as we've detailed below.

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