Civilization 7 launch day. New installment of iconic strategy series begins its road to redemption

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This morning marks the official release of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, the highly anticipated addition to the renowned turn-based strategy series. While some enthusiasts who opted for pricier special editions have already begun their gaming adventure a week ago.

  1. The game was released simultaneously on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5.
  2. The game can be purchased on Steam and Epic Games Store.
  3. The standard edition costs $69.99 on all platforms.

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52% positive reviews on Steam, 66,000 players at peak

The game, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, has received mixed reviews so far, with only slightly over half (52%) of the 12,000+ reviews on Steam being positive. This suggests that many players, particularly those who own the more expensive special editions and have spent considerable time playing, are finding it less than satisfying. Our reviewer also found it underwhelming, giving it a score of 5.5 out of 10.

The fundamental aspects of this game are robust, yet it’s often criticized for its less-than-perfect technical finesse and the perception that it feels unfinished. Some users even liken it to games still in developmental stages, such as those available on early access.

As a dedicated gamer, I’m excited to share that the devs are already working on patching our beloved game! So far, they’ve rolled out three updates, with the most recent one (1.0.1 Patch 2) dropping just last night. Right now, these fixes are mainly targeting technical glitches and balance adjustments to ensure a smoother gaming experience for all of us players.

Despite the game’s less-than-ideal condition, numerous fans still managed to have a great time. Remarkably, over 66,000 players were simultaneously enjoying the game this past weekend, an impressive figure considering that only those with the special edition owned it. This leaves us eagerly wondering about the number of participants we might see next weekend.

Regardless of the approach they choose, the developers have a player community to refine the upcoming seventh installment of “Civilization”. The query is simply about the timeframe within which they’ll elevate this game to its optimal state.

Civilization 7 – minimum PC system requirements (low graphics settings, 1080p, 30 fps)

  1. Operating system: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  2. Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 / Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  3. RAM: 8 GB
  4. Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380
  5. DirectX: 12
  6. Storage: 20 GB

Civilization 7 – recommended PC system requirements (high graphics settings, 1080p, 60 fps)

  1. Operating system: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  2. Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  3. RAM: 16 GB
  4. Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750
  5. DirectX: 12
  6. Storage: 20 GB

Civilization 7 – recommended PC system requirements (high graphics settings, 4K, 60 fps)

  1. Operating system: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  2. Processor: Intel Core i7-14700F / AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
  3. RAM: 32 GB
  4. Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
  5. DirectX: 12
  6. Storage: 20 GB

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2025-02-11 15:02