The worldwide launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is just a few weeks away. To celebrate the upcoming launch, 2K is hosting the Civ World Summit. With new rulers and nations to take the reins of, it’s time to dive deep into what we can expect. The summit will take viewers into a live Civ VII multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community.
How to watch the Civ World Summit:
The live stream is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, beginning at 8:00 AM PST / 5:00 PM CET, broadcasting live from the XPERION Hamburg in Germany. Firaxis community manager Sarah Engel and famed Civ creator PotatoMcWhiskey will host the Summit in partnership with Rocket Beans TV.
For local fans or those wanting to attend in Hamburg, Germany, tickets can be purchased here to be part of the live studio audience watching the action unfold. Viewers can watch on the Firaxis Games Twitch Channel, Civilization YouTube Channel, or Civilization Facebook Page at home.
For all those watching on Twitch, there will be a special Twitch Drop reward to commemorate the event, which can be earned by watching the Firaxis Games channel or one of the partnered channels streaming the competition.
If you’re looking for full instructions on how to earn the Cavalry Charge Banner cosmetic for your in-game profile, that can be found on the Civilization VII Twitch Drops page.
Finally, an exciting announcement will be planned during the livestream. More information about the Civ World Summit will be shared in the upcoming weeks, including the roster of all five competitors.
What’s coming in Civilization VII?
In Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, your strategic decisions shape the unique cultural lineage of your evolving empire. Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history and steer the course of your story by choosing a new civilization to represent your empire in each Age of human advancement.
With more than 30 years of franchise legacy to draw from, Civilization VII features a vast wealth of gameplay improvements that will thrill series veterans and newcomers alike. The overhauled tutorial experience and refined gameplay systems make jumping into Civilization easier than ever, and returning players will appreciate a massive suite of gameplay improvements. Move your army as one under the leadership of a commander, unlock progression bonuses for your leaders across multiple gameplay sessions, traverse navigable rivers, and much more.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launches on February 11, 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Mac and Linux via Steam.