Sid Meier’s Civilization 7: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

It’s official: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is set to release for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on February 11, 2025 – or on February 6, if you buy one of the pricier editions. This new installment of the long-running strategy series puts you in charge of a fledgling civilization, with the goal of conquering the world. As always, you have a variety of ways to do that, whether it be by might, scientific discovery, cultural influence, or more. Civ 7 is now available to preorder in a number of editions that range from barebones to extravagant (

PS5

• • Get it for PlayStation – $129.99
  • Get it for Xbox – $129.99
  • Get it for Switch – $119.99
  • Get it for PC at Fanatical (Steam or EGS) – $114.39
  • Get it for PC at Steam – $129.99

  The founders edition includes the following:

  • Full base game
  • Early Access – play the game up to 5 days early on February 6, 2025
  • Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack
  • Crossroads of the World Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more
  • Right to Rule Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more!*
  • Deluxe Content Pack, which includes:
    • 2 leader personas
    • 4 profile customizations
    • 1 alternate scout skin
  • Founders Content Pack, which includes:
    • 2 leader personas
    • 4 profile customizations
    • 1 fog of war tile set
    • 1 Founders palace skin

  * Contains 6 DLCs, all of which will be available on or by September 2025 (subject to change).

  Civilization VII Collector’s Edition

  

  • Get it at Final Boss Bundle – $149.99 – $279.99

  Exclusive to Final Boss Bundle, this collector’s edition can be purchased with the PC (Steam) version of the game, or without any game at all. The latter option would be good for anyone buying it on another platform, for instance. It includes the game (if that’s the version you choose), and the following:

  • “The Passage of Time” Decorative Clock
  • Scout Figure
  • Logo Pin
  • Challenge Coin
  • Civilization Postcards
  • High-Quality Art Print
  • Yield Icon Patch Set

  What Is Civilization VII?

  Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the latest installment of a strategy game series that dates allllllll the way back to 1991. Developed by Firaxis, it lets you pick a leader from history to lead your people to global domination. You can build your city, populate it with architectural wonders, and expand your rule either through conquest or cooperation with your neighboring civilizations.

  You have a lot of leeway in how you steer progress for your people. You can do it in a true-to-history sort of way, or you can veer off from the textbook stories to forge a path that’s all your own.

  The biggest new feature in Civ 7 is that you don’t play as a single civilization from start to finish. Instead, for each run through the game, you’ll pick a new civilization to play as during each of three Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. The only thing that stays with you as you play is the leader you’ve chosen.

  Check out our Civilization VII preview for more information.

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