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This Week in Civ: Songhai, Ibn Battuta, & PC Gamer Win!

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

[h2]Civ Reveal: Songhai
[/h2]Unleash the power of navigable rivers with new Exploration Age civ, Songhai. Check out the full game guide for all the details.



[h2]First Look: Ibn Battuta
[/h2]Ready for a leader perfect for exploration? Ibn Battuta has officially joined Civ VII. Check out the latest game guide entry to the Civilization website for full details on his attributes and abilities.

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[h2]PC Gamer Showcase[/h2]
Exciting news - Civ VII has been selected by the PC Gamer Council as 2025's Most Wanted! We’re honored to have been chosen among such an amazing line-up of games. Check out the developer interview between PCGamer, Creative Director Ed Beach and Senior Historian Andrew Johnson here:

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[h2]Coming up…
[/h2]Songhai wraps up our Exploration Age civ reveals for launch, but don’t worry - Modern Age reveals are right around the corner. Coming up, keep an eye out for a new guide for a certain Modern Age civ you may have caught on our last livestream.

We also have two more exciting things in store:

  • The Game Awards 2024 - Civilization VII will be at The Game Awards on Thursday, December 12 - with an orchestral performance of the Civilization VII Main Theme, composed by Grammy Award-winning Christopher Tin (the same composer behind the legendary "Baba Yetu" Civilization IV Main Theme and "Sogno di Volare" Civilization VI Main Theme!). Full details here.
  • Details on the next Civ Stream - it’s almost time! We’ll be revealing dates and details for our next developer livestream deep-diving into the Modern Age. Stay tuned for more.


See you next week, Civ fans!

Civilization VI’s Black Friday sale is here!

Hey Civ fans! Civilization VI is discounted for Black Friday*, so if you’ve been thinking about diving in (or finishing your collection), go see the sale here.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/289070/Sid_Meiers_Civilization_VI/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/21432/Sid_Meiers_Civilization_VI_Anthology/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/12218/Sid_Meiers_Civilization_VI__Platinum_Edition/

Check it out before the sale ends December 4! And while you’re browsing, don’t forget to wishlist Civilization VII to stay in the loop on what’s next.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295660/#add_to_wishlist_area

*Discounts based on 2K’s SRP. Digital only. Offers end 10:00am PST on December 4, 2024. Terms Apply.

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Civ VI Monthly Challenge: King of the Wonder

The new monthly challenge for Sid Meier's Civilization VI starts on November 13, and can be attempted on Prince or Emperor difficulty!

Each limited-time monthly challenge affords you an opportunity to test your skills as a specific leader in a unique scenario. The first time you successfully complete a challenge, you'll earn yourself a new in-game Hall of Fame Badge commemorating your impressive achievement!

To play the current monthly challenge, go to the main menu in-game and click on the "Challenge of the Month" image in the rotating marquee for your desired difficulty level. Note that if you don't own any of the DLC featured in the current challenge, you will be granted free trial access to it for use in the challenge so you won't miss out!

[h2]CURRENT CHALLENGE[/h2]

CHALLENGE 13: King of the Wonder

Duration: November 13 - December 10

Theodore Roosevelt is one of history's most notable nature conservationists—but what about the supernatural? Lead America as Teddy and do everything in your power to defend the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, a Natural Wonder given the spotlight by popular vote in a recent community poll! You're in control of the Bermuda Triangle from the start, but five other civs want to claim it as their own. Dominate the surrounding seas and overcome the odds to remain King of the Wonder!

[h2]HELPFUL RESOURCES[/h2]

America Overview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vVGQThK01M

How to Prepare for War

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML5ObwZMdLk