Civilization 7 features a host of civilizations to play with, some of which exist to this day and many which have gone the way of history. Here are all Civilization 7 (Civ 7 ) civilizations confirmed so far.
Every Confirmed Civ 7 Civilization So Far One of the most appealing things about Civ 7 and the series, in general, is that you can play as the civilization of your choice. Maybe you’ve always loved a particular civilization, or maybe you want to take the most peaceful one out there and turn them into warmongers; it’s entirely up to you.
Image Source: Firaxis Here, then, are all the civilizations confirmed so far for Civ 7 , the age the game classes them as, and a little info about each (some via Britannica).
Abbasid (Exploration Age): The Abbasid caliphate was a dynasty of the Muslim empire. Aksum (Antiquity Age): The African Kingdom of Aksum was a major power for most of the first millennium. America (Modern Age): North America from the revolution onwards, railroads, the Gold Rush and more will all figure into Civ 7 ‘s America. Buganda (Modern Age): This East African civilization, established in the 14th century, exists to this day as a sub-kingdom of Uganda. Chola (Exploration Age): The Chola were major trade players with a serious maritime network. Egypt (Antiquity Age): Essentially Ancient Egypt, which ended in 525 BC, but you can change that. French Empire (Modern Age): This civilization spans from the 19th century to the current day, so be prepared for a little guillotine action. Greece (Antiquity Age): This is Ancient Greece, with everything from scholars to Spartans. Han China (Antiquity Age): A grand Chinese dynasty that endured for nearly 400 years. Hawai’i (Exploration Age): It might be a U.S. state today, but Hawaii was, for a time, a kingdom, spread across many islands. Inca (Exploration Age): Known for their temples, the Inca Empire ruled much of pre-Columbian America. Related: All Civilization 7 Leaders & Abilities Confirmed So Far (Civ 7)
Khmer (Antiquity Age): The Khmer Empire was a Cambodian state that made the most of its rivers. Majapahit (Exploration Age): A Hindu kingdom of Indonesia that existed between the 13th and 16th centuries. Maya (Antiquity Age): Sometimes spoken of in the same breath as the Incas, the Maya dominated much of Central America. Maurya India (Antiquity Age): An ancient Indian empire that lasted till 185 BC. Meiji Japan (Modern Age): Meiji Japan marked the beginning of the current Japanese empire. Mexico (Modern Age): Officially founded when the region’s population gained independence from Spain. Ming China (Exploration Age): After the fall of the Mongol Empire, the Ming Dynasty ruled China for nearly 300 years. Mississippian (Antiquity Age): Mississippian isn’t so much an empire as it is a collection of societies in and around the Mississippi River basin. Mongolia (Exploration Age): United by Genghis Khan, the Mongolian Empire was, at the time, the largest ever empire. Norman (Exploration Age): A Gallic dynasty is famous for defeating England at the Battle of Hastings. Persia (Antiquity Age): Now Iran, Persia originally ruled over Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Anatolia. Prussia (Modern Age): Despite the name, Prussia wasn’t part of then-Russia, it was an empire that encompassed much of central Europe, Germany included. Qing China (Modern Age): Following the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty in China. Rome (Antiquity Age): Rome conquered a huge portion of the world, including Britain and a portion of the Middle East. Russia (Modern Age): Imperial Russia, which ended with the Russian Revolution of 1917. Shawnee (Exploration Age): A Native American Civilization from the East of the U.S. Siam (Modern Age): The state that later became Thailand. Songhai (Exploration Age): A large West African empire. Spain (Exploration Age): Spain was at one point, like Britain, a huge colonial power. And those are all of the Civilization 7 (Civ 7 ) civilizations confirmed so far. You can expect more to be revealed, and we’ll update this list when that happens. Wondering what else is in the works for Civ 7 ? Here’s the Civilization 7 Roadmap 2025.
Civilization 7 releases on February 11th, 2025.