Civilization 7 is officially on its way and is already one of the most exciting new games coming out in 2025. And it's easy to see why. It's been over seven years since we got a new main installment in the Civilization franchise, and gamers with a hankering for conquering land or double-crossing political allies have been patiently waiting.

Luckily, it was announced during the Summer Games Fest 2024 in June that one of the best strategy game series is returning. Developed by Firaxis Games, Civilization 7 will once again let us build great civilizations as we invest in tech trees and race to complete milestones on our paths to victory. While there isn't much information on the upcoming game just yet, there is still plenty to discuss ahead of its release next year.

So, below, we've gathered everything you need to know about Civilization 7. From its release date to its gameplay, trailer, and more, we've left no hexagonal tile unturned. Civilization 7 release date It's been confirmed that the Civilization 7 release date will be February 11, 2025.

However, for players who choose to purchase the game's Deluxe and Founders editions, you'll also get five days of early access, meaning that you can start playing on February 6, 2025. This massive release news was announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 , but not before it was leaked by the social media account billbil-kun . There is always one, isn't there? We've known for some time that Civ 7's publisher, 2K Games, was aiming.