The Civilization 7 launch date is right around the corner, and fans are eager to get back into the celebrated strategy series with this highly anticipated next entry. Depending on which Civ 7 edition you purchase, or which Time Zone you live in, you may be able to play Civ 7 earlier than the announced release date.
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Civ 7 has an Advanced Access release date and a standard release date, and though it is set to launch on all platforms, it will only launch at the same time on PC. This guide explains when Civ 7 will release for both the Early Access and standard launch dates, and briefly describes what we know about the specific Civ 7 release time.
Civilization 7 Release Date & Time
Civ 7 Standard & Advanced Access Launch Dates
There are two launch dates for Civilization 7: one for the Early Access release date, and one for the standard edition release date. Civilization 7 fans who purchased either the Deluxe or Founders’ Editions of Civ 7 will be able to access the game about five days earlier than players who purchase the Standard Edition.
Currently, Civilization 7 is set to launch on February 11, 2025 on PC and PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox consoles. But if you have Civ 7 Advanced Access, you will be able to play Civ 7 early on February 6, 2025.
Civ 7 Advanced Access is locked behind the two upgraded Civ 7 editions – pre-ordering the Standard Edition won’t grant Early Access, Civ 7 players just get the Tecumseh and Shawnee pack for pre-ordering.
If you bought the Standard Edition, but want to play Civ 7 early, you can upgrade to the Deluxe or Founders’ Edition of Civ 7 before the Standard launch date and still get in a few days early.
Expected Civilization 7 Release Time
Though the exact Civilization 7 launch times were leaked in a post that was accidentally posted early by Firaxis, these Civ 7 release times have not been officially confirmed.
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According to the leak, most console players will be able to play the game at midnight in their local time zone on the 6th or 11th.
U.S. players will be able to play at Midnight EST converted to their local time zone – the leak purports that the game will launch at 9 p.m. on February 5, 2025 for players in the PST time zone.
While console players will have to wait until midnight in most time zones, the PC version of the game will launch concurrently. According to this leak, the PC Civ 7 Early Access will become available at 6 p.m. EST on February 5, 2025, while the Standard Edition will launch at Midnight EST on February 10.
Though most players will have access to the game at the stroke of midnight on the 6th and 11th, PC players technically get the game significantly earlier – up to a full day prior to the official Civ 7 launch dates, depending on time zone.
This guide will be updated with specific details for release times across the world when Firaxis reveals official launch times before the game launches into Advanced Access on February 6, 2025.
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