Civ 7

Civilization 7 is almost here, but history doesn't arrive all at once. Civ is the latest series to offer early access for those who shelled out for pricier preorders, meaning some of us are only hours away from making Machiavelli the ruler of Han China when early access starts tonight for Deluxe or Founders Edition owners.If you're keen to do some early brushing up on your empire-building, we've got plenty of resources for the would-be world leader. Our Civ 7 victory guide can help you chart your path to primacy in every age, while our handbook for Civ 7 towns and cities work will give you some tips for managing your municipalities. You can't just slap a wonder down anywhere, after all.Civilization 7 early access unlock time(Image credit: 2K)To play Civ 7 five days earlier than its full launch date, you'll need to have preordered either its Deluxe Edition or its Founders Edition. Civ 7 early access will unlock at 12 am EST on February 6, meaning everywhere west of the US east coast will technically have early access on February 5. Here's when Civ 7 early access unlocks in time zones around the world:You may likeCivilization 7: Everything we know about the first new Civ game in nearly a decadeFiraxis celebrates Civilization 7's launch with the Civ World Summit, a live streamed five-way strategy showdown with 'an exciting announcement' plannedCivilization 7 early access launch times9 pm, February 5 (PST)12 am, February 6 (EST)5 am, February 6 (GMT)4 pm, February 6 (AEDT)6 pm, February 6 (NZDT)Civilization 7 full launch release dateFor those of us willing to wait to leave our mark, however ignominious, on the long arc of virtual history, we've got five more days before we're menaced by the forces of hostile city-states. Similar to early access, Civ 7's full launch will be at 12 am EST on February 11, giving it a February 10 launch for everywhere further west.Here's the full launch times for Civ 7 around the globe:Civilization 7 full launch times9 pm, February 10 (PST)12 am, February 11 (EST)5 am, February 11 (GMT)4 pm, February 11 (AEDT)6 pm, February 11 (NZDT)Will Civilization 7 have preloading?Nope.While console players get to enjoy a nice, easy preload, Civilization 7 won't be available for preload on PC. We'll have to start our downloads at unlock time, however urgent our needs to start researching Animal Husbandry might be.Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.

In the base game. Included in those returned features are natural disasters. These events can provide great challenges for players and their civilizations, and even call for international cooperation. Events that impact larger portions of the game's world have been amped up for this new title, as the developer's goal is to increase interaction between different players. Much like many players never saw later ages within CIV 6, many also tended to stay more isolationist. CIV 7 should provide more opportunities and necessities for cooperative gameplay. 6 Crisis Events Are A New Mechanic To Define Age Advancements Preceding Age And Crisis Management Will Affect Your Advance One new category of events CIV 7 will feature are "crises," turning points that occur whenever a civilization advances to the next age. These events are based on the state of the world and one's current civilization stats and are meant to define the course of that civ's next age, for better or worse. Generally, these events involve something that requires direct intervention from the civilization leader and will have some sort of downside. If one's ally is going through a crisis they are having a hard time managing, one could lend a hand, or take advantage of that weakness and get ahead. Crises can make or break one's civ, depending on how well players do in the preceding age and how it pertains to the objectives they are going for. These crises also create another avenue for player-to-player interaction. If one's ally is going through a crisis they are having a hard time managing, one could lend a hand, or take advantage of that weakness and get ahead. 5 CIV 7 Will Only Have Three Ages Antiquity, Discovery & Modern Age This change is the most likely to receive backlash, and is also integral to several of the other changes made to CIV 7. Firaxis has shared that, unlike previous entries in the series, CIV 7 will only have 3 ages for players to progress through: the age of antiquity, the age of discovery, and the modern age. These more broad categories do away with divisions like those that existed in CIV 6 between the ancient and classical eras. The idea here is that each age will be more distinct and game-changing upon a transition, and that the game will be easier to play from start to finish. Some players may be upset

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Sign in to your DualShockers account The first major content patch for Civilization VII, Patch 1.1.0, is now live for all platforms.It offers a mix of free and paid content, including several balance updates based on player feedback.The Crossroads of the World Collection DLC, which introduces a new leader and two new civilizations, headlines the content patch. Related The Best Units to Build First in Civ 7 Are you looking to figure out which units to build first during a game's early turns? Our Civ 7 guide has you covered. Ada Lovelace is the new leader coming to the game, focusing on Science and Culture. Alongside Ada is the long-awaited introduction of Great Britain as a civilization playable in the Modern Age.Their attributes focus on an economic and expansionist playstyle and an emphasis on their impressive navy.A second new civilization, Carthage, is available to play during the Antiquity Age. Their attributes focus on a militaristic and economic playstyle.The Crossroads of the World DLC also brings four new Natural Wonders: Machapuchare, Mount Fuji, Vinicunca, and Vihren. Fans Aren't Happy With The Current State of Leader Balancing in Civ 7 Patch 1.1.0 In addition to the release of paid DLC, Firaxis is also introducing free updates to Civ 7, headlined by the Bermuda Triangle Natural Wonder for all players.They've also introduced several balance changes that address Mementos, Leaders, and more.It's those changes, or lack thereof, that the community is centered on, most notably when it comes to Napoleon, Emperor, who's regarded as one of the worst Leaders in the game. His nerf seems minor, no longer allowing him to reject Sanctions for free, but a nerf is still a nerf, especially when you're not performing at a high level as a Leader. Related How to Raise the Settlement Cap in Civ 7 Safely expand your empire in Civ 7 by raising the settlement cap. The only other change for Leaders involves Isabella, which was a bug fix rather than a balance update. Many fans expected Maya to be nerfed as well, but for now, we can still enjoy her free production from unique quarters. Others also called for Harriet Tubman's "obnoxious war support bonus" to be nerfed.The full list of patch notes is available on the official Civ 7 website.