Summary

• Civilization 7 unveiled at Summer Game Fest with a 2025 release window.
• Trailer showcases historical figures and settings but reveals little gameplay.
• Fans are likely excited for the new installment, since there has been no new game since 2016.

During this year's Civilization 6 is widely regarded as one of the better games in the series, players have been looking forward to a new game for quite some time now.

The trailer for Sid Meier's Civilization 7 was showcased during Summer Game Fest and alongside a small teaser fans got a release window of 2025. There will also be a larger gameplay showcase this August, which will likely delve deeper into what to expect from this game.

Though historical figures and settings are shown throughout the entire trailer, it does not give away much about what there will be. Of course, there are the staples of the series that can be seen like Ancient Egypt through the Industrial Age, but it is unclear if there are new additions that will be playable.

The New Civilization 7 Trailer Gives Away Very Little Information

Though Many Different Scenes Are Shown, No Gameplay Is Revealed

This new Civilization game might be a good place for fans who are interested in starting out in the genre, but those who are interested in starting before can easily pick up any of the versions to try it out. Civilization 6 has many good civs for beginners, though there is a steep learning curve that they might experience. The turn-based strategy series very beloved and this new game will likely draw in players that might have otherwise stopped playing.

Since the game's original release in 1991, the series has stayed relatively the same, but often finds innovation thanks to the ever-evolving industry around it. Finding new gameplay mechanics thanks to new technology and new history happening every day. Sid Meier noted that the biggest change in gaming has been the public perception, which has helped bolster games like Civilization and other turn-based strategy games it inspired.

Hopefully, the showcase happening in August will show players what exactly they can expect, and it might even tell an actual release date. There is a strong possibility that players can expect to see in-depth gameplay, and the showcase may even hint to new additions and scenarios that might be in store, but only time will tell. Until then, the many different Civilization games are available for players to try out and experience while they wait for Sid Meier's Civilization 7 to release.

Source: Sid Meier's Civilization/YouTube