Games like Civilization VII are designed to be replayed almost infinitely, with each new campaign bringing its own unique challenges and rewards. Throw in the near-infinite number of possible leader and civ combinations, and asking how long it takes to beat Civ 7 becomes a bit like asking how long a piece of string is.
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Thankfully, the length of a standard Civ 7 campaign is a little easier to measure, as most will end up lasting roughly the same amount of turns. Even then, though, there can be quite a lot of variance depending on some of the decisions that Civilization VII players make and how much time they spend tinkering during each turn.
How Long is a Civ 7 Campaign?
A full Civ 7 campaign will span three ages, each of which will last around 150. This works out to be around three to four hours per age, meaning an average Civilization VII campaign will last between nine and twelve hours. That said, this time can vary quite a lot depending on how many units a player has and the number of settlements that they’re overseeing. Whether or not units are in alert mode can also make a huge difference, so those who find themselves at war often can expect significantly longer campaigns.
As one might expect, changing the game speed and age length can also make a noticeable difference to the Civ 7 campaign length. Using the “Quick” game speed and “Abbreviated” age length settings can result in victorious three-age campaigns that last less than five hours, which may prove to be the best option for completionists who are looking to unlock all of the achievements in Civilization VII as quickly as possible. Conversely, those looking for a meatier campaign should go with a “Long” age length and pick “Marathon” speed.
Choosing a faster speed and shorter age length when setting up a Civ 7 campaign can make it difficult to complete Legacy Path milestones, so players should keep this in mind if they aim to secure a specific type of victory. Generally speaking, more turns lead to more progress.
How Long to Complete Civ 7? (All Achievements / Trophies)
Completing all of the challenges in Civilization 7 and leveling up all of the leaders will take hundreds of hours, maybe even thousands. Even just unlocking all of the Civ 7 Trophies can be a chore, although when it comes to the leader-specific Achievements, players can save themselves a ton of time by jumping straight into the Modern age. By doing so, and by selecting the fastest age length and speed settings, they should be able to complete a Platinum run of Civ 7 in between 60 and 80 hours.
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February 11, 2025