Firaxis Games unveiled details about Sid Meier's Civilization VII during Gamescom 2024.
Players can mix and match leaders and civilizations, combining their strengths for unique gameplay possibilities.
The game is divided into three distinct ages: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern. Players can switch civilizations at the beginning of each age based on their progress.
Each age ends with a crisis that affects all players, adding dynamism and preventing early dominance.
Instead of individual units, Civilization VII introduces Commanders who can combine multiple units into armies with special abilities.
Cities develop organically by connecting new districts (urban and rural) to existing ones, reducing micromanagement.
Legacy Paths (Science, Culture, Military, and Economy) allow players to focus on specific paths in each age, impacting available civilizations in the next age.
The diplomacy system has been revamped with the introduction of a new resource called "Influence" for diplomatic actions.
Minor civilizations, now called "independent peoples," are more dynamic and can appear and disappear throughout the game. Players can use Influence to befriend or recruit units from them.
The visual style is inspired by miniatures, model trains, and museums, creating a detailed and atmospheric game world.
The game aims to prevent any player from gaining an insurmountable lead at the start by having a reset button between eras.
Pre-purchasing grants access to the Shawnee civilization and Tecumseh as a playable leader.
Civilization VII draws inspiration from newer rivals like Humankind and Ara: History Untold.
Civilization VII is set for a worldwide release on February for platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Pre-orders are available on Steam, featuring the digital-only Founder's Edition and Deluxe Edition, with the former only accessible until February 28. Both editions offer advanced early access starting on February 6.
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