Civilization 7: Pre-Order Now and Pay Less Than Retail

Sid Meier's Civilization VII cover art featuring an embossed, decorative "C" in front of a light beige background.
Credit: Firaxis Games | 2K

Sid Meier's Civilization VII cover art featuring an embossed, decorative "C" in front of a light beige background.
Credit: Firaxis Games | 2K

Although it's still over a month away, the now-confirmed Civilization 7 is already available to pre-order for less than its regular retail price over at CDKeys.

In the US, you can purchase a Steam key for as little as $59.29 ahead of its full release—for reference, the game is priced at $69.99 if you go through Steam directly. UK customers can also enjoy savings, as the game is available to pre-order for just £46.49; a massive 22% below its retail price.

What to expect from Civilization 7?

Sid Meier's Civilization7 VII is an award-winning strategy game all about building out the ultimate empire. The game's highlights are as follows:

  • Build an Enduring Empire: Guide your civilization through distinct historical Ages, each with unique civilizations, resources, and systems.
  • Adapt and Evolve: Reshape your empire at the start of each Age by choosing new civilizations tailored to your gameplay progress.
  • Lead with Vision: Choose and customize from a diverse roster of leaders, from military strategists to cultural pioneers.
  • Explore a Living World: Expand your empire in a beautifully detailed world with cultural styles, architectural designs, and dynamic interactions with other leaders.
  • Engage in Multiplayer: Play multi-Age campaigns or shorter single-Age matches online.

What are Civilization 7's system requirements?

MINIMUM
RECOMMENDED
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Win 10 64 Bit
OS: Win 10 64 Bit
Processor: Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750
DirectX: Version 12
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 20 GB available space
Storage: 20 GB available space

Should you pre-order Civilization 7?

Whether you should pre-order Civilization 7 depends on your excitement for the series. If you're eager to dive into its new features, like customizable leaders and expanded gameplay systems, the discounted pre-order price from CDKeys is a great deal, saving you up to 22%.

However, if you’d rather wait for reviews or early gameplay impressions, holding off might be wiser. That said, Firaxis' strong track record makes this a tempting opportunity for fans confident in the franchise’s quality.