In a two-hour presentation that was short on major announcements, but big on independent titles, this year’s Summer Game Fest was dominated by one reveal – Civilization 7 is coming out in 2025. The legendary strategy simulation series, which debuted back in 1991, hasn’t seen a fresh instalment for eight years. Although it seems publisher 2K accidentally leaked the announcement earlier in the day, it was still a treat for fans to see designer Sid Meier on video, introducing the new project standing in front of a table filled with Bafta awards.
“For more than 30 years, players from around the world have shared their love and support for Civ,” said Meier, who began the series at Microprose before forming Fireaxis Games . “I’m incredibly excited for Civ fans to see Civilization VII, a game that represents the culmination of three decades of strategy innovation and refinement.” The game will be launching on PC , PlayStation, Xbox and Switch, but no firm release date has been given.
Harry Potter, Lego Horizon Adventures and more Elsewhere in the show, which started with presenter and organiser Geoff Keighley acknowledging the large number of studio closures and redundancies that have blighted the industry over the past year, there were a few other announcements. Lego Horizon Adventures had already been rumoured, but this was the official debut for what looks to be a typically light-hearted take on the PlayStation sci-fi adventure. Its a co-op game combining puzzles .