Civilization VII is highly likely to be released on schedule

Firaxis Games and 2K have announced that Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, the highly anticipated turn-based 4X strategy game, has gone gold! This means the main development is complete, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the February 11th release date is locked in. Get ready to conquer the world across all modern platforms, including a Steam Deck Verified version.

This latest installment brings exciting changes to the beloved series, with reviewers praising the beneficial impact of most innovations. A key addition is the new Legend system, rewarding players for completing campaigns. This addresses the common issue of players not finishing campaigns due to the game's length.

While a niche genre, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is undeniably one of the most anticipated games of the year, though perhaps not reaching the stratospheric hype levels of Grand Theft Auto VI. Priced at the standard $70, pre-orders are now open.