The barrier to entry for your next global conquest just dropped. Sid Meier's Civilization VII is currently available at a 20% discount as part of the 2K Black Friday Sale. Alongside the price cut, Firaxis has released a suite of new Steam Community Items for players looking to customize their profiles with leader-specific flair.
Black Friday Sale Details
For strategy players who held off at launch, this discount offers a solid entry point into the latest era of the franchise. The promotion runs through December 4, 2025, at 10:00 am PST. While a 20% reduction might not be the steepest discount in Steam history, it's a significant cut for a major 4X title released earlier this year. This pricing adjustment could bring an influx of new players into the multiplayer lobbies, potentially shaking up the current meta as fresh strategies enter the pool.
New Steam Customization Options
Beyond the sale, the Steam Points Shop has been updated with specific Civilization VII cosmetics. These aren't in-game assets that affect gameplay, but rather profile customizations for the Steam platform itself. If you are sitting on a pile of Steam Points, here is what you can now unlock:
- Animated Avatars: New motion avatars featuring leaders like Charlemagne and Hatshepsut.
- Profile Backgrounds: Animated backgrounds showcasing specific leader and civilization pairings, such as Edward Teach with the Republic of Pirates.
- Emoticons: New chat options, including the "Shiba Scout" emoticon.
Is the Deluxe Edition worth the extra cost?
With the base game discounted, many players will be eyeing the premium editions. If you are committed to the long-term simulation experience, the higher-tier editions often include future DLC packs or leader passes. Given how Firaxis historically supports Civilization titles with expansions that drastically alter gameplay mechanics and victory conditions, securing the content pass during a sale is usually the most efficient way to maintain a complete build of the game.