Although it's still over a month away, the now-confirmed Civilization 7 is already available to pre-order for less than its regular retail price over at CDKeys.
In the US, you can purchase a Steam key for as little as $59.29 ahead of its full release—for reference, the game is priced at $69.99 if you go through Steam directly. UK customers can also enjoy savings, as the game is available to pre-order for just £46.49; a massive 22% below its retail price.
What to expect from Civilization 7?
Sid Meier's Civilization7 VII is an award-winning strategy game all about building out the ultimate empire. The game's highlights are as follows:
- Build an Enduring Empire: Guide your civilization through distinct historical Ages, each with unique civilizations, resources, and systems.
- Adapt and Evolve: Reshape your empire at the start of each Age by choosing new civilizations tailored to your gameplay progress.
- Lead with Vision: Choose and customize from a diverse roster of leaders, from military strategists to cultural pioneers.
- Explore a Living World: Expand your empire in a beautifully detailed world with cultural styles, architectural designs, and dynamic interactions with other leaders.
- Engage in Multiplayer: Play multi-Age campaigns or shorter single-Age matches online.
What are Civilization 7's system requirements?
| MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED |
|---|---|
| Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
| OS: Win 10 64 Bit | OS: Win 10 64 Bit |
| Processor: Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory: 8 GB RAM | Memory: 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380 | Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX: Version 12 | DirectX: Version 12 |
| Storage: 20 GB available space | Storage: 20 GB available space |
Should you pre-order Civilization 7?
Whether you should pre-order Civilization 7 depends on your excitement for the series. If you're eager to dive into its new features, like customizable leaders and expanded gameplay systems, the discounted pre-order price from CDKeys is a great deal, saving you up to 22%.
However, if you’d rather wait for reviews or early gameplay impressions, holding off might be wiser. That said, Firaxis' strong track record makes this a tempting opportunity for fans confident in the franchise’s quality.
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