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Civ VII is nominated for the Golden Joystick Awards!

Hey Civ players! We're excited to share that Civilization VII has been nominated for not one, but TWO Golden Joystick Awards - Most Wanted Game and Best Game Trailer!

Our team has been working hard to bring you a game that lives up to the Civ legacy, and these nominations are a huge honor for us. If you're as excited for Civ 7 as we are, we'd love your support to bring these awards home! And, if you weren't already convinced, a special word from our Creative Director, Ed Beach:

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[h3]🗳️ Cast your vote here!
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Voting closes November 1, 2024. Thanks for all your support and for joining us on each and every turn!

- The Firaxis Development Team

This Week in Civ: Abbasid, Persia, and Xerxes!

In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:


[h2]Civ Reveals: Abbasid & Persia
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Lean into culture and science with a new Exploration Age civ, Abbasid! And, fuel your army with powerful bonuses to gold with Antiquity Age civ, Persia! See the full game guides for Abbasid and Persia.



[h2]First Look: Xerxes
[/h2]We also released our First Look video for Xerxes and added a new game guide entry to the Civilization website with full details on his attributes and abilities.

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[h2]Coming up…
[/h2]In case you’re hungry for more reveals, we’ve got another Civ and First Look coming your way soon. Also, we know you’ve been waiting for more gameplay, so I come bearing good news: we’ll be sharing details soon on our next livestream, where our devs will dive into the Exploration Age. Stay tuned!

This Civilization 7 leader is a joy-spreader and a warmonger at the same time

I have a tendency in games like Civilization 7 to turtle. I get a few cities on the go and then sit behind walls, building and researching while stubbornly refusing to actually recruit an army. This means that as the game progresses into the middle eras, I can't expand anymore and if someone wants to take me down they usually can. New leader Ashoka looks like he might be able to help players like me, especially thanks to a secondary DLC persona he has to offer.


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This Week in Civ: Mississippian, Chola, and Ashoka!

In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:

[h2]Civ Reveals: Mississippian & Chola
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Ready your fire arrows, because Mississippian has arrived! Also, prepare to master the power of the trade with new Exploration Age civ, Chola! See the full game guides for Mississippian and Chola.



[h2]First Look: Ashoka
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We also released our First Look video for Ashoka and added a new Game Guide entry to the Civilization website with full details on his attributes and abilities.

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[h2]Coming up...
[/h2]We’ve got more Civs to show you and another First Look, so keep your eyes on the Civ socials! Otherwise, see you here this time next week for the next recap!

This Week in Civ: Trưng Trắc, Civ Streams, and more!

In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:


[h2]PAX Panel and New First Look: Trưng Trắc
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Learn more about Civ VII’s art and design in a PAX Australia panel! Just yesterday, our devs sat down to discuss the creative process behind making Civilization VII, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at concepts and iterations that brought the game to life. Watch it here!

Plus, we’ve got something extra - this panel marked the first new Leader reveal since announce! Check out the latest First Look video for Trưng Trắc.

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Civ Streams: Tecumseh with Shawnee Special Guests


In the latest Civ Stream, our devs sat down with Shawnee special guests for a sneak peek at Exploration, and a discussion about bringing Tecumseh and the Shawnee to life in Civilization VII. Check it out here on YouTube or Twitch.

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Developer Diary #2: Leaders & Civs
Ever wonder how Civs & Leaders are chosen for Civilization VII? Learn about the selection process and more in the latest dev diary from Executive Producer, Dennis Shirk.



What to expect next week!
The road to February is paved with more reveals! Next week, we’re dropping two new Civ Game Guides and another First Look. (Some of our more eagle-eyed fans may see at least one of these Civ reveals coming!) Stay tuned for more as we continue our countdown to launch.