Civilization VII: Topping Charts and Revamping Campaigns
Civilization VII has been crowned the Most Wanted PC Game of 2025 by PC Gamer, a title earned during their December 6th "PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted" event. This accolade highlights the anticipation surrounding the upcoming release, with the game securing the top spot from a panel of over 70 developers, content creators, and editors.
The event, a nearly three-hour livestream, showcased the 25 most anticipated games of 2025. Other notable titles included Doom: The Dark Ages, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Slay the Spire 2. The absence of Hollow Knight: Silksong from the list was a noteworthy omission.
Launching February 11th, 2025, Civilization VII will be available across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
Addressing Campaign Completion Rates
In a PC Gamer interview, Creative Director Ed Beach discussed a key design change aimed at improving campaign completion rates. Data from Civilization VI revealed a significant number of players never finished a full campaign. To tackle this, Civ VII introduces the "Ages" mechanic.
The Ages system divides campaigns into three distinct eras: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Players can transition between historically and geographically linked civilizations at the end of each Age, mirroring the rise and fall of real-world empires. This allows players to experience multiple civilizations within a single playthrough, maintaining a consistent leader while navigating diverse cultural, military, diplomatic, and economic challenges. The "overbuild" feature allows for the construction of new buildings atop existing ones, though Wonders and certain structures remain consistent throughout the campaign.
This innovative approach promises a more engaging and complete campaign experience, solidifying Civilization VII's position as a highly anticipated title.