The Civ World Summit is live on February 8 | Civ 7 partners with Intel
Please note that the event will be live on Sunday, February 9 at 3:00 AM AEDT.
The worldwide launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is just a few weeks away and to celebrate, 2K is hosting the Civ World Summit – a live Civ VII multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community!
The livestream will be happening on Sunday, February 9 at 3:00 AM AEDT, broadcasting live from the XPERION Hamburg in Germany. Firaxis community manager Sarah Engel and famed Civ creator PotatoMcWhiskey will be hosting the Summit in partnership with Rocket Beans TV.
You can watch the livestream on the Firaxis Games Twitch Channel, Civilization YouTube Channel, or Civilization Facebook Page.
On Twitch, there will be a special Twitch Drop reward to commemorate the event, which can be earned by watching the Firaxis Games channel or one of the partnered channels streaming the competition!* Full instructions on how to earn the Cavalry Charge Banner cosmetic for your in-game profile can be found on the Civilization VII Twitch Drops page.
There will be an exciting announcement planned during the livestream. More information about the Civ World Summit will be shared in the upcoming weeks, including the roster of all five competitors.
*Requires an internet connection, a Twitch account, and a 2K Account linked to the platform account used to play Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. 2K Accounts are free. One per 2K Account. Rewards must be claimed from Twitch Drops inventory within 24 hours. Rewards will be automatically linked to your 2K Account once claimed via Twitch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.
Intel and 2K are teaming up to launch the Intel Builder Bundle, featuring the highly anticipated Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Starting today, gamers who purchase qualifying Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (series 2) or Intel® Core™ desktop processors (14th Gen) from participating sellers will be eligible to receive a digital copy of Civilization VII to play when the game launches on February 11, 2025**.
“It’s hard to come up with franchises in the PC gaming industry more iconic than Sid Meier’s Civilization, and Intel is thrilled to continue its years-long partnership with 2K Games and Firaxis on the series’ latest instalment. Gamers around the world can depend on Intel Core and Core Ultra processors to deliver the best Civilization experience on a PC.” – Roger Chandler, VP and GM, Enthusiast and Workstation PC, Intel
As the official PC hardware partner for Civilization VII, Intel and 2K are teaming up once again to ensure gamers are getting the best experience – whether they’re running on a high-end enthusiast desktop or a more mainstream Intel processor-based laptop. Notably, Civilization VII will launch with Intel XeSS Super Resolution (XeSS-SR) support – bringing Intel’s innovative graphics upscaling solution to the Civilization franchise for the first time.
Developer Firaxis Games and Intel are also continuing their CPU optimisation work together, including Intel Core Ultra and Intel Core CPU scheduling optimisations that will ensure the best possible performance on Intel processors. From the latest AI-enhanced Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (series 2) for enthusiasts to the incredible performance-per-dollar choice of Intel® Core™ desktop processors (14th Gen), this collaboration will deliver peak performance for every player.
“We have spent a significant amount of time and effort with Intel to deliver an exceptional Civilization experience over the years, and we’re excited to do it once again with Civilization VII. The technical innovations Firaxis and Intel are bringing to our latest entry in the franchise are going to elevate the gaming experience once again, and we can’t wait for gamers to experience it for themselves.” –Dennis Shirk, Executive Producer, Firaxis Games
Starting today, gamers who purchase a qualifying Intel Core Ultra processor (series 2) or Intel Core desktop processor (14th Gen) for the Intel Builder Bundle by March 31, 2025, will be able to claim their copy of Civilization VII. The bundle will be available worldwide (except for China) via participating partners.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will be available for download starting February 11, 2025, and gamers can visit the official Civilization website for more information on the upcoming title.
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