The new monthly challenge for Sid Meier's Civilization VI starts on January 15 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox! This new challenge can be attempted on Prince or Emperor difficulty.
Each limited-time monthly challenge affords you an opportunity to test your skills as a specific leader in a unique scenario. The first time you successfully complete a challenge, you'll earn yourself a new in-game Hall of Fame Badge commemorating your impressive achievement!
To play the current monthly challenge, go to the main menu in-game and click on the "Challenge of the Month" image in the rotating marquee for your desired difficulty level. Note that if you don't own any of the DLC featured in the current challenge, you will be granted free trial access to it for use in the challenge so you won't miss out!
CURRENT CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE 15: One More Turn
Duration: January 15 - February 10
For Civilization VI's final Monthly Challenge, we're going all-out! As Victoria's Age of Steam persona, you'll need to make the English victorious fourfold by achieving Diplomacy, Culture, Science, and Domination victories. With no turn limit, you have all the time you need to build the greatest empire the world has ever known. Thanks to everyone who joined Civ VI's Monthly Challenges; we can't wait to take one more turn with you when Civilization VII launches on February 11!
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Victoria, Age of Steam Overview (starts at 0:58) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FfDCn7vrbQ How to Generate Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NLoDMsqJkE How to Generate Culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD9druFjSkg How To Make Diplomacy Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7AxUbGapKM How to Prepare for War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML5ObwZMdLk
This Week in Civ: Qing, French Empire, and Lafayette
In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:
Civ Reveals: Qing & French Empire
The two next Modern Age civs are here! As Qing China, utilize the powerful Gusa unit to gain strength in large numbers, and rake in gold with imports - at the cost of science. Or, as the French Empire, take advantage of the unique ability to choose the Celebration effects for any government. Check out the full game guides on Qing and French Empire for all the details.
First Look: Lafayette
Revolutionary and diplomat, Lafayette joins Civ VII with strengths in culture and diplomacy, and a powerful ability that grants an extra Social Policy slot. Check out the game guide here for Lafayette.
Civ VII is Steam Deck Verified!
Ready to build your empire on the go? Civilization VII is officially Steam Deck verified.
Coming up…
Tomorrow marks one month left until Civ VII launches on February 11! The road to release is paved with more reveals, including another First Look and two new Civs coming up soon. Also, keep an eye out for a brand new developer diary.
Which civs and leader do you think is next? Let us know, and we’ll catch you back here next week, Civ fans.
This Week in Civ: Ben Franklin, Harriet Tubman, and a Modern Age livestream!
In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:
Civ Reveal: America
Our second Modern Age civ, revealed! America is all about expansion and industry, raking in Gold with its unique ability, Frontier Expansion. Check out the full game guide for all the details.
First Looks: Harriet Tubman & Benjamin Franklin
Two American East Coast heroes take the stage! Harriet Tubman is primed to outwit enemies with speed and espionage, with a powerful ability to ignore movement penalties from dense vegetation. Or, choose diplomat and innovator Ben Franklin - boosting science, diplomacy, and production while managing multiple Endeavors like a true polymath. Check out the game guides here for Harriet Tubman and Ben Franklin.
Modern Age Livestream
That’s a wrap on the Modern Age! In the latest episode of Civ Streams, our devs took a deep dive into what’s coming to Modern, showing off industrialization, railroads, air combat, and more. Also, don’t miss seeing all the big reveals above in action. You can watch the full stream here:
Mac & Linux Requirements
Thanks for the patience of all our Mac and Linux players while we got the system requirements ready for you! We’ve updated our Steam page and added full details on those specs here.
Coming up…
Happy early holidays, Civ fans! Our devs will be taking a short break from content and recaps to rest up before the final push to February 11th. When we’re back, expect plenty more reveals and updates as we gear up for launch. If you haven’t preordered yet, don’t miss your chance to order the Deluxe or Founder’s Edition of Civilization VII to start playing early on February 6th.
Here’s to your next great Golden Age in the New Year. We’ll see you soon!
This week in Civ: Mexico and TGAs
In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:
The Game Awards
We’ve just debuted a live, orchestral performance of the Civilization VII main theme, composed by the one and only Christopher Tin (the legend behind Baba Yetu, Sogno di Volare). Listen to the full theme on YouTube, or watch the live performance on stage here:
Opening Cinematic Trailer
During The Game Awards 2024, we were thrilled to unveil the "Rediscover Hope" Opening Cinematic Trailer for Civilization VII, showcasing the intro cinematic voiced by Civ VII narrator Gwendoline Christie. In the video above, you can watch the Opening Cinematic Trailer's inspirational story as it unfolds across the Ages.
Civ Reveal: Mexico
Introducing the first Modern age civilization revealed, Mexico! Mexico is an absolute cultural powerhouse in the modern age that possesses a government choice unique to it, as well as some other advantages. Learn more about their abilities here in the latest game guide entry.
Coming up…
Modern Age Livestream: That's right! We’re showing off the Modern Age for the first time on December 17th at 1PM ET. Check out the full details here.
Two new First Looks + new game guide for America
New developer diary on combat, written by Senior Game Designer Brian Feldges.
See ya next week, Civ fans!
Civilization VII Opening Cinematic Trailer and new Main Theme "Live Gloriously"
During The Game Awards 2024, we were thrilled to unveil the "Rediscover Hope" Opening Cinematic Trailer for Sid Meier's Civilization® VII, showcasing the intro cinematic voiced by Civ VII narrator Gwendoline Christie. In the video above, you can watch the Opening Cinematic Trailer's inspirational story as it unfolds across the Ages.
The "Rediscover Hope" Opening Cinematic Trailer also marks the debut of the Civilization VII Main Theme, entitled "Live Gloriously" and composed by Grammy Award-winning Christopher Tin, the same acclaimed composer behind the legendary "Baba Yetu" Civilization IV Main Theme and "Sogno di Volare" Civilization VI Main Theme.
"With 'Live Gloriously,' I wanted to capture universal themes of hope, heroism, and mortality that have resonated across history," says Tin. "You'll hear words from The Iliad, Beowulf, Popol Vuh, and Ramayana, delivering a beautiful sense of gravity and emotion that embodies the story of humanity."
During The Game Awards 10th Anniversary broadcast, "Live Gloriously" was performed live by The Game Awards Orchestra. Listen to the "Live Gloriously" Civilization VII Main Theme in full with the official Original Soundtrack video below.
We can't wait for you to experience the opening cinematic firsthand and listen to the main theme time and again when you play Civilization VII for yourself. You can pre-order Civilization VII now ahead of its launch on February 11, 2025.
The new monthly challenge for Sid Meier's Civilization VI starts on December 10, and can be attempted on Prince or Emperor difficulty!
Each limited-time monthly challenge affords you an opportunity to test your skills as a specific leader in a unique scenario. The first time you successfully complete a challenge, you'll earn yourself a new in-game Hall of Fame Badge commemorating your impressive achievement! To play the current monthly challenge, go to the main menu in-game and click on the "Challenge of the Month" image in the rotating marquee for your desired difficulty level. Note that if you don't own any of the DLC featured in the current challenge, you will be granted free trial access to it for use in the challenge so you won't miss out!
CURRENT CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE 14: Civpocalypse
Duration: December 10 - January 15
In the latest Monthly Challenge, disaster strikes—again and again and again! As Tamar, ensure that Georgia can withstand whatever natural disasters and raging barbarian hordes come your way. As things get increasingly dire, you'll have to decide if you want to befriend other civs in a bid for shared survival or leave them to their own fate. With each passing turn, the cavalcade of catastrophes will only worsen; how long can you hold out?
Civilization VII Developer Livestream: December 17 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET
Hey Civ fans, happy holidays! For the final Civ Streams developer livestream of 2024, we're showcasing the last of the three Ages in Sid Meier's Civilization® VII: the Modern Age. We'll be deep-diving into live gameplay of Modern Age civilization America, plus the debut of two new leaders in Benjamin Franklin and someone we've saved as a surprise! Tune in on December 17 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 5PM GMT on the Firaxis Games Twitch Channel or Civilization YouTube Channel.
Join us as we grow an empire through the Industrial Revolution, face burgeoning global conflicts, detail more game mechanics, and explore the Modern Age's unique set of Legacy Paths. This is also another chance to earn the Exploration Age cosmetic banner as a Twitch Drop*; check out the Civilization VII Twitch Drops page for full details.
We’ll also be answering your questions live on stream, so tune in to leave your questions for our dev team, and we’ll tackle as many as we can during the stream.
Be sure to join us on December 17, then check out new updates to the official Civilization VII website after the livestream ends. See you there!
*Requires an internet connection, a Twitch account, and a 2K Account linked to the platform account used to play Sid Meier's Civilization VII. 2K Accounts are free. One per 2K Account. Rewards will be automatically linked to your 2K Account once claimed via Twitch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.
This Week in Civ: Songhai, Ibn Battuta, & PC Gamer Win!
In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:
Civ Reveal: Songhai
Unleash the power of navigable rivers with new Exploration Age civ, Songhai. Check out the full game guide for all the details.
First Look: Ibn Battuta
Ready for a leader perfect for exploration? Ibn Battuta has officially joined Civ VII. Check out the latest game guide entry to the Civilization website for full details on his attributes and abilities.
PC Gamer Showcase
Exciting news - Civ VII has been selected by the PC Gamer Council as 2025's Most Wanted! We’re honored to have been chosen among such an amazing line-up of games. Check out the developer interview between PCGamer, Creative Director Ed Beach and Senior Historian Andrew Johnson here:
Coming up…
Songhai wraps up our Exploration Age civ reveals for launch, but don’t worry - Modern Age reveals are right around the corner. Coming up, keep an eye out for a new guide for a certain Modern Age civ you may have caught on our last livestream.
We also have two more exciting things in store:
The Game Awards 2024 - Civilization VII will be at The Game Awards on Thursday, December 12 - with an orchestral performance of the Civilization VII Main Theme, composed by Grammy Award-winning Christopher Tin (the same composer behind the legendary "Baba Yetu" Civilization IV Main Theme and "Sogno di Volare" Civilization VI Main Theme!). Full details here.
Details on the next Civ Stream - it’s almost time! We’ll be revealing dates and details for our next developer livestream deep-diving into the Modern Age. Stay tuned for more.
See you next week, Civ fans!
Civilization VI’s Black Friday sale is here!
Hey Civ fans! Civilization VI is discounted for Black Friday*, so if you’ve been thinking about diving in (or finishing your collection), go see the sale here.
