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Celebrate 35 Years of "One More Turn"For over three decades, legendary designer Sid Meier and the team at Firaxis Games have invited players around the world to build empires that stand the test of time. This September, we are celebrating 3…
In 1991, Sid Meier and his team shipped a new game that challenged players to build civilizations which could stand the test of time. In the 35 years since, millions more players have founded and led countless empires that reshaped world hi…
Join the Civ VII team on Saturday, September 5 at 2pm PT/5pm ET for the developer panel happening live at PAX West 2026! In addition to celebrating the series' 35th anniversary, the team from Firaxis Games will also hold an in-depth discuss…
The 2K Summer Sale is officially live on Steam, and it’s the perfect excuse to find your next great escape. Summer is about having the time to truly immerse yourself, dive deep into a world, and remember exactly why you fell in love with ga…
Civilization VII's Test of Time update—the massive, many-months-in-the-works update playtested by Firaxis Feature Workshop participants—arrives May 19, free for all Civ VII players!* To see its game-changing new content in action, tune in t…
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When Firaxis first conceived of Civilization VII, the ambition was to boldly re-approach the series' classic structure with new mechanics rooted in a more nuanced historical perspective, while honoring and building upon the time-tested stra…
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Firaxis Anniversary Sale May 1st represents a historic milestone for Firaxis Games: 30 years of crafting world-class strategy experiences. To mark three decades of excellence and the debut of a bold new studio identity, a special anniversar…
Save Big During the 2K Spring SaleShake off the winter frost and grow your library with deep discounts on 2K’s biggest hits. From legendary strategy epics to high-octane shooters, there has never been a better time to jump into a new advent…
The massive 2K Publisher Sale has officially started on Steam! For a limited time, grab great deals on your favorite blockbuster games and complete collections! 🔥 New Titles & Major Milestones:Dive into our latest hits and celebrate franch…
Don't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country, NBA 2K26, Civilization VII, Risk of Rain 2, and many more incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s holiday sale and settle in for an extra cozy gaming season!Save 20% o…
Black Friday DealsDon't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, NBA 2K26, Civilazation VII, Risk of Rain 2, and other incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s biggest sale of the year and settle in for an extra cozy holiday season!Save 20…
It's time to build, conquer, and save the world! Dive into the incredible worlds of Firaxis with massive savings on some of their most iconic titles. Whether you're a grand strategy veteran or a tactical genius, there's a deal for you.The F…
The 2K Autumn Sale!Save 30% on Sid Meier's Civilization VIISave 80% on Mafia TrilogySave 67% on Risk of Rain 2Save 80% on BioShock : The CollectionAnd more! Don't miss out on incredible deals on 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Autumn Sale!*…
The Steam Summer Sale is over, but that doesn't mean that opportunities to snag cheap games you'll probably never play are over—or free ones, for that matter. The Epic Games Store's 2025 Summer Sale kicked off today with a nice array of dea…
While Civilization 7 is still very much finding its feet, it's never been a better time to play its predecessor, Civilization 6. Indeed, that's a trend I've long believed in; as much as the fresh mechanics and changes of each sequel are exc…
The 2K Summer Sale!Hot deals on hot games! Cool down with summer savings!Save 15% on Sid Meier's Civilization VII*Save 86% on NBA 2K25 Standard Edition*Save 95% on Borderlands 3*Save 80% on Mafia Trilogy*And more! Don't miss out on incredib…
Hey Civ fans, Update 1.2.2 is rolling out now!We’ve been heads-down at Firaxis putting together a hefty update for you this June, packed with long-awaited features like Large and Huge Maps, expanded Advanced Game Options, and a community fa…
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Civilization VII's Steam Workshop is here!As part of Update 1.2.2, Steam Workshop support is now live in Civilization VII! With the Civ VII Workshop, you can modify your journey through the Ages in Civilization VII with user-made leaders, c…
The Byzantine emperor Basil II had an illustrious career. He ruled for almost 50 years, stood fast during a time of perpetual civil war, subjugated the First Bulgarian Empire and won a large number of military campaigns. And thanks to Dr. A…
Today is the Final Day of the Aspyr Spring Sale! Only a few more hours left to save up to 95% off! Play and shop now!
Don't miss out on incredible 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Spring Sale! Save 90% on Sid Meier's Civilization VI Save 70% on NBA 2K25 Standard Edition Save 67% on Risk of Rain 2 Also save big on the Mafia Trilogy and Borderlands Franchise …
If Civilization 7 isn't quite floating your boat yet, don't worry. Every new generation of the mighty Firaxis 4X games feels like it takes some time to settle. There are balancing issues to sort, tweaks to be made, and it's tough to compare…
Today's the day, Civ fans – Sid Meier's Civilization VII is available now! To the entire Civ community, thank you so much for joining us on this journey. We're honored and humbled to be starting this new chapter of Civ history with you, and…
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Hey, Civ fans! In celebration of Civilization VII’s launch day, the devs are hosting another Civ Stream! Join us on 2/11/2025 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST on the Firaxis Games Twitch channel, Civilization YouTube channel, or right here on…
It's almost time for Civilization 7 to arrive, and even though it's bringing some significant shakeups, it's on course to be 2025's biggest new strategy game. While series veterans are naturally going to be locked into Civ 7 from minute one…
The worldwide launch of Sid Meier's Civilization VII is just a few weeks away, and we can't wait to see how you build the greatest empire the world has ever known! In any game of Civ VII, empires around the world are all vying for victory –…
In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week: Civ Reveal: Buganda Introducing Modern Age civ Buganda! Settle your empire nearby lakes and navigable rivers to receive powerful bonuses to Food and …
In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week: Civ Reveals: Siam & Russia Siam and Russia have joined the Modern Age! Build unstoppable coalitions and spread suzerainship far and wide with Siam’s …
The new monthly challenge for Sid Meier's Civilization VI starts on January 15 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox! This new challenge can be attempted on Prince or Emperor difficulty. Each limited-time monthly challenge afford…
In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week: Civ Reveals: Qing & French Empire The two next Modern Age civs are here! As Qing China, utilize the powerful Gusa unit to gain strength in large numb…