Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

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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Civilization 7 early access unlock time and release date

Civilization 7 is almost here, but history doesn't arrive all at once. Civ is the latest series to offer early access for those who shelled out for pricier preorders, meaning some of us are only hours away from making Machiavelli the ruler of Han China when early access starts tonight for Deluxe or Founders Edition owners...
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Civilization 7 live launch coverage: reviews, tips, and the latest news

fter nearly nine years of Civilization 6 expansions and updates, it's finally Civilization 7's turn: early access starts February 6, with the full launch on February 11 (this is time zone dependent; see the launch times post below)...
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Civilization 7 live launch coverage: reviews, tips, and the latest news

fter nearly nine years of Civilization 6 expansions and updates, it's finally Civilization 7's turn. The new game in Sid Meier's distinguished grand strategy series is a major departure from Civ 6, restructuring our progression through history and tweaking many of the systems we've grown used to, including city planning, warfare, and diplomacy...
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