Civ 7 Tops List as Most Anticipated PC Game for 2025

*Sid Meier’s Civilization VII* has been crowned the Most Wanted game of 2025, sparking excitement and anticipation among fans worldwide. During PC Gamer's event, the game's Creative Director, Ed Beach, shed light on innovative mechanics designed to enhance the campaign experience. Dive in to discover more about the event and the exciting features awaiting in *Civ 7*.

Civ 7 Gaining Momentum Ahead of its 2025 Release

Bagged the Most Wanted Game for 2025

On December 6, PC Gamer hosted the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, where *Civilization VII* clinched the top position among the most anticipated titles for the upcoming year. The event, which spanned nearly three hours, highlighted the top 25 games in development for 2025, selected through a vote by The Council—a distinguished panel of over 70 developers, content creators, and editors from PC Gamer. Alongside the rankings, the show treated viewers to new trailers and content for games such as *Let’s Build a Dungeon* and *Drivers of the Apocalypse*.

*Doom: The Dark Ages* secured the second spot, followed by *Monster Hunter Wilds* in third, and *Slay the Spire 2* in fourth, showcasing a strong lineup of titles. Other notable games on the list included *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater*, *The Thing: Remastered*, and *Kingdom Come: Deliverance II*. Surprisingly, *Hollow Knight: Silksong* was absent from the list and not featured in any trailers during the event.

Mark your calendars: *Civilization VII* is set to launch simultaneously on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on February 11, 2025.

Civ 7 Game Mechanic Helps Players Finish Campaign

In an interview with PC Gamer on December 6, Ed Beach, the Creative Director of *Civilization VII*, introduced a groundbreaking campaign mechanic named Ages. This feature aims to address a critical issue identified in *Civilization VI*, where many players did not complete the campaign. "We had a lot of data that people would play Civilization games and they would never get all the way to the end. They just wouldn’t finish them. And so we wanted to do whatever we could—whether it was reducing micromanagement, restructuring the game—to really address that problem directly," Beach stated.

The Ages mechanic divides a campaign into three distinct chapters: the Antiquity Age, the Exploration Age, and the Modern Age. Players have the option to switch to a new civilization at the end of each Age, mirroring the rise and fall of empires throughout history. However, the transition is not arbitrary; the next civilization must have a historical or geographical connection to the previous one. For instance, transitioning from the Roman Empire to the French Empire could involve the Norman Empire as an intermediary.

Your chosen leader remains consistent across all Ages, providing continuity and a deep connection to your empire's narrative. As per the game's website, "Leaders persist across all Ages, ensuring you always have a sense of who is part of your empire, and who are your rivals."

Furthermore, the "overbuild" feature allows players to construct new buildings atop existing ones after transitioning to a new Age, although certain Wonders and buildings will remain unchanged throughout the campaign.

With these innovative features, *Civilization VII* promises to offer a more engaging and dynamic campaign experience, allowing players to explore diverse civilizations within a single playthrough while managing cultural, military, diplomatic, and economic challenges with a consistent leader at the helm.