Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is a turn-based global strategy game developed by Firaxis Games, released on February 11, 2025. In this installment, players can select leaders and civilizations independently, creating unique combinations such as Caesar Augustus leading Mongolia or Benjamin Franklin constructing the Great Wall. Gameplay is divided into three eras: Antiquity, the Age of Exploration, and Modernity, each concluding with a crisis that requires players to adapt and change strategies. Cities are categorized into "large" and "small," with small cities generating gold and upgradable to large cities for a fee. Tile improvements are automated, and military units receive bonuses from immortal generals who "resurrect" after defeat. The game is available on platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Critics have praised innovations like the flexibility in leader and civilization selection and the revamped era system, though some have noted over-simplification of certain elements and a lack of informative interface.