On February 11, 2025, the latest installment of the popular strategy game series with a history of over 30 years, “Sid Meier's Civilization VII'', was finally released. The game is published by Take-Two Interactive's 2K and developed by Firaxis Games, and is compatible with PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam/Epic Games Store), with prices starting at 7,700 yen. A new chapter in the legendary 4X turn-based strategy series, which has sold over 70 million copies worldwide, is about to begin in style.
In this work, history is progressed through three eras: “Ancient”, “Age of Exploration”, and “Modern”, making it possible for the first time in history to freely combine civilizations and leaders. WindowsCentral gave it a high rating: “Civilization 7 is a blast to play” (4.5/5), and many review sites praised its innovation. It received a score of 81 points on Metacritic and is highly anticipated by strategy game fans.
In an immersive world, players take on the role of legendary leaders who leave their mark on history, and aim to achieve the four victory conditions of “military,'' “culture,'' “science,'' and “economy,'' by making full use of a variety of strategies, from the development of civilization to military operations and diplomatic negotiations.Your choices will rewrite history and create legends that will be passed down through the ages.
A historical picture scroll depicting three eras on a grand scale.
The biggest feature of “Sid Meier's Civilization VII” is the major overhaul of the era system. The entire game is divided into three eras: “Ancient,'' “Age of Exploration,'' and “Modern.'' Each era has its own unique civilizations, resources, explorable lands, and game systems. By preparing limited and special journeys for each era, this work realizes a deeper and more immersive historical strategy experience, offering fresh surprises to series fans and new players alike.
Achieving scientific, cultural, military, and economic milestones in each era gives you a better start to the next era. Additionally, achievements made in previous eras determine the civilizations available for selection in new eras, and evolving your nation unlocks new bonuses and units.It truly encapsulates the strategy and fun of building a great nation that can withstand the test of time.
A combination of civilization and leaders with significantly improved freedom
In this work, for the first time in the history of the series, it is now possible to choose civilization and leaders separately. This gives you unprecedented freedom to combine different bonuses and create strategies like never before. The lineup of leaders is also the largest in the history of “Sid Meier's Civilization,” ranging from traditional heads of state boasting great military and political power to progressive leaders who have left an impact on future generations in fields such as philosophy, science, and human rights.
Each leader has unique abilities that can be further enhanced through customizable attributes earned through gameplay. You can choose a new civilization every time the era changes and create your own story that no one has seen before.You can experience the joy of creating your own history with unprecedented freedom of combinations.
Sophisticated game system and advanced visuals
Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the latest installment in the popular series that has been loved for over 30 years, has evolved into a game that will captivate both long-time series fans and new players. The tutorial has been improved and the game system has been further refined, making it easier for newcomers to the Sid Meier's Civilization series to take on the challenge, while those who have played previous games will enjoy the vast improvements.
The game has evolved in a number of ways, including the ability to move troops as a unit based on a commander's orders, the ability to unlock leader progression bonuses by playing multiple times, and a new system that allows you to cross rivers by boat. Buildings and units reflected the styles of diverse cultures, making the depiction of the nation more realistic.As the territory expands and cities develop, the vivid scenery of the nation seamlessly connects, and the experience of seeing a vibrant metropolis unfold before your eyes is overwhelming.
Various victory conditions and fun multiplayer
There are four ways to win in Sid Meier's Civilization VII: military, culture, science, and economy. The key to winning is to find a winning method that suits you, such as conquest through military, civilized victory through culture, space advancement through science, and world domination through economics, and find a way to proceed with the game based on that method.
In addition to pursuing prosperity through immersive solo play, you can also compete online with other players in multiplayer. PS5/Xbox/PC supports up to 5 players in the “Ancient” and “Exploration” eras, and up to 8 players in the “Modern” era. On Nintendo Switch, you can enjoy multiplayer with up to four players in the “Ancient” and “Exploration” eras, and up to six players in the “Modern” era.The experience of competing with, and sometimes cooperating with, leaders living in the same era to create history brings a unique excitement.
It's up to you to decide whether to go the route of recreating historical facts or redefining possibilities and creating a completely new history. Build a timeless legend with Sid Meier's Civilization VII. History is made in your turn.
