Firaxis Games and 2K have officially announced that Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the highly anticipated turn-based 4X strategy game, has gone gold. This milestone signifies the completion of primary development, virtually guaranteeing a timely release on February 11th. The game boasts Steam Deck verification and will be available across all major platforms.

Civilization VII introduces several exciting features, largely praised by early reviewers. A notable addition is the new Legend system, rewarding players for completing campaigns – a welcome incentive given the series' notoriously lengthy playtime, often deterring players from seeing campaigns through to the end.

While occupying a niche genre, Sid Meier's Civilization VII is among the year's most eagerly awaited titles, although its hype level undeniably falls short of Grand Theft Auto VI. Priced at the standard $70, pre-orders are currently open.