Civilization VII Free Weekend Runs Through September 11 for Series 35th Anniversary
The free weekend gives players a chance to judge Civilization VII after the Trial of Time update addressed the UI complaints that left its early access launch with mixed Steam reviews.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is free to play on Steam until September 11, 2026 at 2:00 JST, part of the series' 35th anniversary. The 4X strategy game from Firaxis Games and 2K lets players lead historical figures like Himiko and Napoleon across three eras. The free period follows a May 2026 update that addressed the mixed reception the game drew at its February 2025 early access launch.
The free period runs about a week, longer than a typical weekend trial, and the game is also 50 percent off at 4,400 yen on Steam, the PS Store, and the Epic Games Store. The anniversary marks the series' start in 1991. The May 2026 Trial of Time update added the option to keep leading the same civilization across eras and new victory conditions, a response to the UI complaints that left the February 2025 early access launch with mixed Steam reviews.
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