Civilization 7 is releasing for the first time in series history on PC and consoles on the same day.
The PC and console release is split between multiple days, with an early access period starting as early as Wednesday, Feb. 5, prior to its full release on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Your platform also dictates when you can play: Civilization 7 will launch globally on Windows PC, but at midnight local time on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Find out what time Civilization 7 releases in your time zone below, and how to play in early access.
How to play Civilization 7 in early access
To play Civilization 7 in early access, you need to purchase either the Deluxe Edition or the Founder’s Edition.
In addition to getting five days of early access to Civilization 7, these editions provide the “Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack” and “Crossroads of the World Collection,” which provide a variety of new leaders, personas, civilizations, natural wonders, and cosmetic bonuses.
It’s not necessary to link a 2K account to receive these rewards, but make sure to link your account to receive Napoleon Bonaparte and two of his personas.
What time does Civilization 7 release in early access?
According to a social media post from developer Firaxis, Civilization 7 in early access on Thursday, February 6, with the exact timing dependent on your platform and time zone.
To see when Civilization 7 releases in early access in your region, check out the times below, though note that we’ll update this guide if and when 2k Games provides official confirmation:
Civilization 7 PC early access release time
Image: Firaxis/2K Games
For Windows PC players (including those on Steam Deck), early access begins globally on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 12 a.m. EST. Here’s when that is in your time zone:
- 9 p.m. PST on Feb. 5 for the West Coast of North America
- 12 a.m. EST for the East Coast of North America
- 5 a.m. GMT for the U.K.
- 6 a.m. CET for west mainland Europe
- 2 p.m. JST for Japan
- 4 0.m. AEDT for the East Coast of Australia
Civilization 7 Console early access release time
Image: Firaxis/2K Games
For console players (on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X), early access begins at midnight on Feb. 6 in your timezone except for the West Coast of North America, which begins at 9 p.m. PST on Feb. 5.
- 9 p.m. PST on Feb. 5 for the West Coast of North America
- 12 a.m. EST on Feb. 6 for the East Coast of North America
- 12 a.m. GMT on Feb. 6 for the U.K.
- 12 a.m. CET on Feb. 6 for west mainland Europe
- 12 a.m. JST on Feb. 6 for Japan
- 12 a.m. AEDT on Feb. 6 for the East Coast of Australia
Civilization 7 release time in your time zone
Image: Firaxis Games/2K Games
Similar to the early access launch, Civilization 7 will have different release times depending on your platform and time zone.
For Windows PC players, Civ 7 releases globally on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 12 a.m. EST. For console players, Civ 7 releases at midnight on Feb. 11 in your timezone except for the West Coast of North America, which begins at 9 p.m. PST on Feb. 10.
To see when Civilization 7 releases in your region, check out the times below.
Civilization 7 PC early access release time
- 9 p.m. PST on Feb. 10 for the West Coast of North America
- 12 a.m. EST for the East Coast of North America
- 5 a.m. GMT for the U.K.
- 6 a.m. CET for west mainland Europe
- 2 p.m. JST for Japan
- 4 p.m. AEDT for the East Coast of Australia
Civilization 7 Console early access release time
- 9 p.m. PST on Feb. 10 for the West Coast of North America
- 12 a.m. EST on Feb. 11 for the East Coast of North America
- 12 a.m. GMT on Feb. 11 for the U.K.
- 12 a.m. CET on Feb. 11 for west mainland Europe
- 12 a.m. JST on Feb. 11 for Japan
- 12 a.m. AEDT on Feb. 11 for the East Coast of Australia
