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Civilization 7's imminent update will add one of history's most famous conquerors for free, in Firaxis' latest bid to coax you back to its controversial sequel

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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Genres · simulation
Release · Feb 11, 2025
Developer · Firaxis Games
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