Civ VII preview: crossplatform launch, Gwendoline Christie narrates

At Gamescom 2024, Firaxis Games unveiled more details on Civilization VII, including many firsts for the franchise. To begin, the title will launch simultaneously on consoles and PC on February 11, 2025.

In this installment, players will forge their own civilization through blending multiple historical cultures. Previously, players selected a single leader to guide their civilization through the eras. Now, players will select a leader for each age to customize their own unique civilization. This will allow players to select bonuses that stack with prior era bonuses, or they can use this selection to pivot mid-game.