Civilization VII

Game Structure and Core Mechanics

Civ VII introduces a sweeping redesign of the game’s progression, centered around three distinct Ages:

• Antiquity Age
• Exploration Age
• Modern Age

At the beginning of each new Age, players select a new civilization, influenced by their past decisions and playstyle. This evolving-civ system introduces new layers of replayability and historical storytelling.

Two major Crisis Events—one at the end of Antiquity and another after Exploration—bring unique challenges such as plagues, rebellions, or disasters that shake up the world and test players’ adaptability.

Read more about the gameplay mechanics here!

Diplomacy and Warfare

Civ VII features a revamped diplomacy system that adds nuance and dynamism to global relations:

• New War Support and War Weariness mechanics
• An Influence resource, spent on diplomatic actions and sway
• Four unique Diplomatic Initiatives that evolve over time

These changes create richer interactions between civilizations, allowing players to engage in both subtle and overt power plays.

City Development & Infrastructure

City-building has been reimagined from the ground up:

• Cities now grow using rural vs. urban tile classifications
• Districts no longer follow predefined types; instead, cities develop organically based on assigned roles
• The addition of Warehouses introduces a new strategic layer for resource management
• Players can assign cities and towns specific functions, encouraging specialization and long-term planning

These changes shift the focus toward flexible, responsive city planning.

Leaders and Civilizations

For the first time in the series, leaders and civilizations are decoupled:

• Choose your leader independently from your civilization
• New leader types include not only rulers but also philosophers, religious figures, and scientists
• Civilizations now favor certain leader traits, offering strategic synergy or creative mismatches

This system empowers you to experiment with different combinations and customize your strategy with more freedom than ever before.

Check out our list of civilizations here!

Gameplay Modes

Civ VII caters to a wide range of player preferences:

• Standard Campaigns span all three Ages with full civilization progression
• Single Age Mode offers shorter, faster-paced games focused on accumulating Legacy Points rather than traditional Victory Conditions

These modes provide both epic journeys and quick, focused experiences depending on your schedule and style.

Platforms & Compatibility

Civilization VII is available on:

• PC (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Steam Deck (fully verified)
• Nintendo Switch
• PlayStation 4 / 5
• Xbox One / Series X|S

The game is optimized for multiple hardware setups and offer a consistent experience across platforms.

Additional Highlights

• Navigable rivers now allow unit movement along waterways
• Gwendoline Christie serves as the game’s narrator, lending her voice to its cinematic and in-game narration
• The new cinematic trailer, “Rediscover Hope,” is paired with the theme song “Live Gloriously” by composer Christopher Tin

We have compiled the whole soundtrack and related information in this forum thread.