Civilization VII System Requirements and Gameplay Changes Revealed

Civilization VII System Requirements and Gameplay Changes Revealed

Sid Meier’s Civilization has never been particularly demanding on graphics cards, but the most recent entry launched eight years ago. Unsurprisingly, next year’s Civilization VII will feature significantly updated specs, along with fundamental changes to how campaigns flow.

System Requirements

The official system requirements for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII have been released. Although the new specs represent a substantial leap from Civilization VI, they remain relatively modest unless you aim to play at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. The sequel requires at least a GTX 1050, Radeon RX 460, or Intel Arc A380 to maintain 30 fps at 1080p.

PC gamers with mid-range cards like the GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 6600, or Intel Arc A750 should be able to achieve 60 fps on medium graphics settings. Maxing out Civilization VII at 4K will demand an RTX 4070 or RX 7800XT along with 32GB of system RAM.

Gameplay Changes

In a major shift from previous entries, the game splits all campaigns into three eras: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Players can start from any era, with each resembling a miniature campaign.

Each player begins an era at a similar level of advancement, preventing anyone from gaining an insurmountable lead. Civilizations are exclusive to their appropriate age, and progressing to a new era requires switching to a new civilization while keeping the same leader.

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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launches on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and consoles on February 11, 2025.