Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

Civilization 7 system requirements

The Civilization 7 system requirements have finally been revealed, and they're an interesting mix of old and new hardware, depending on the settings you want to run. However, if your gaming PC or laptop barely met the requirements of the previous game, you're going to need some upgrades if you hope to run the latest Sid Meier turn-based global domination sim.

The Civilization 7 release date is still a few months away, meaning there is time to prepare your gaming PC to meet its system requirements. You won't need the best graphics card, but if you're aiming for the Ultra tier, you're going to need to invest in some of the best gaming RAM as Civilization 7 demands up to 32GB of memory.

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Every Civilization 7 leader we know about so far

Civilization 7's leaders represent a major break with the series' traditions, in that they're completely separated from the civilization you choose. You can mix and match with total freedom. Want Ben Franklin to lead the Romans? Sure. Pharaoh Hatshepsut at the head of the Mayans? You bet. However, while you'll choose a new civilization for each of the three acts, your leader will remain the same throughout. So picking one is the most consequential playstyle choice you'll make before starting that first turn...
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We want to hear your thoughts on Civ VII!

Hey everyone - your Firaxis CM here with a favor to ask. We've been taking in all the feedback and conversations you've been having around Civ VII - and whether you're ready for February or still deciding if you'll dive in, we want to hear from you.

We've put together a short survey to help us keep improving Civ VII. You can fill it out here.

We know our Civ players have been with us through countless turns, and your feedback has always been a big part of what shapes the game. Thanks for being a part of this incredible community and sharing your thoughts with the team!

- Sar

This Week in Civ: Tecumseh, Khmer Civ, and more!

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

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

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[h2]Civ Reveal: Khmer
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We also recently updated the Civ Game Guide with details about the Antiquity Age civ Khmer! To see all the civs we revealed so far, check out the Game Guide here.

[h2]Stay tuned for a dev livestream on Oct 8!
[/h2]We’re returning with a special episode of Civ Streams! Our devs will sit down with Shawnee guests, Chief Barnes and Karl Meyer, to explore Tecumseh’s legacy and the rich history of the Shawnee. Join us on October 8 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 5PM GMT over on the Firaxis Games Twitch channel for an inside look. Full livestream details here.

[h2]PC System Requirements
[/h2]Check out the full list of PC system requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization VII here.

[h2]What to expect next week!
[/h2]Get ready for another Leader, Civ, and Developer Diary coming your way next week – stay tuned to the official Civilization channels for all the details! Plus, don’t miss a PAX Australia developer panel on Oct 11, streaming live on Twitch.tv/PAX at 11AM AEST / 6PM PT / 9PM GMT / 2AM CEST. Full details on the panel here. We hope to see you there!

Civilization 7's system requirements are here and they look downright breezy, plus you'll only need 20 GB of storage space

If you're running an older machine, system requirements can be a cause of dread. Will you finally have to update that ageing GPU? Is that several-generations-behind CPU finally past its sell-by-date? Well, if you're planning on picking up Civilization 7 when it releases next February 11, you probably don't have to worry—it looks about as easygoing as modern major releases come...
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