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

Civilization VII introduces several key enhancements for longtime fans. Reviewers generally praise these additions, highlighting the new Legend system as a particularly welcome change. This system rewards players for completing campaigns, aiming to encourage playthrough completion – a challenge often cited by players due to the series' extensive gameplay.

While belonging to a specific genre, Sid Meier's Civilization VII is undoubtedly one of 2024's most eagerly awaited titles, although its overall anticipation doesn't quite reach the levels surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI. Priced at the standard $70, pre-orders are now open.