Journalists shared their impressions of Civilization 7 in final previews

Civilization VII is on the horizon, and early previews are overwhelmingly positive, despite initial concerns about significant gameplay changes from previous iterations. Reviewers are praising several key aspects:

The dynamic era system allows players to refocus their civilization's priorities with each new age, while still feeling the weight of past accomplishments. A new leader selection feature rewards frequently used rulers with unique bonuses, adding replayability and strategic depth. The multiple eras, spanning antiquity to modernity, offer distinct gameplay experiences within each time period. The game's flexibility shines through its ability to handle crises; one reviewer, despite neglecting military development, successfully adapted and overcame an unexpected enemy attack by reallocating resources.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII launches February 11th for PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, and is Steam Deck verified.