Details regarding the review embargo for 2K and Firaxis Games’ upcoming turn-based strategy game, Civilization VII, have been revealed.
Fans of turn-based strategy games and Sid Meier’s Civilization series can look forward to hearing what critics have to say about the seventh entry, where players will have the opportunity to oversee the growth of a human civilization from early settlements to an advanced culture.
What Is the Review Embargo Date for Civilization VII?
Review codes for Firaxis Games’ upcoming turn-based strategy game are now being sent out to media outlets, over 4 weeks ahead of its release on February 11, 2025. It has, therefore, been revealed that the review embargo for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will be lifted on February 3, 2025, a week before launch. While the exact time has not been confirmed, it will likely follow typical patterns, with the embargo lifting at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 9 AM CET.
PC System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the PC version of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII can be seen below.
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Win 10 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Win 10 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is set to be available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. As with its predecessors, the game emphasizes exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination, giving players control over military and civilian units to explore the map, establish cities, develop culture and technology, gather resources, and confront rival civilizations vying for global dominance. Victory can be achieved through various means, including peaceful strategies or outright military conquest. This iteration will allow players to select leaders and civilizations independently.
