Publisher 2K and developer Firaxis have announced that Sid Meier’s Civilization VII—Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be available on June 5, coinciding with the launch of the new Nintendo Switch 2 console. This timely release offers strategy fans an opportunity to engage with the franchise fresh.
An overview provided by 2K details what players can expect:
Steer the course of history in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Featuring new mouse controls that offer a more intuitive experience, players’ decisions will shape the cultural lineage of their empire. Construct cities and architectural wonders, improve your civilization with technological breakthroughs, and conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations as you look at the world. Whether you choose to follow history or forge your own path, create a legacy that echoes through the Ages when Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day.
This latest entry promises enhancements in gameplay mechanics while maintaining its core appeal for those who enjoy building empires and are interested in strategic warfare. The introduction of mouse controls aims to make navigation smoother and more efficient than before.
It's official: Civilization VII is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Day 1.
Play #Civ7 at launch, with all-new Switch 2 mouse functionality, on June 5! pic.twitter.com/HJeOjsdNwn
— Sid Meier's Civilization VII (@CivGame) April 2, 2025
