Civ 7: How To Unlock Every Civilization In Each Age

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features a mix-and-match system that lets you choose which civilization you want to play as during the three distinct Ages. Not all of these civilizations will be available after selecting an initial civilization during game setup, though. Depending on which Civ a player chooses for the Civ 7 Antiquity Age, options for the Exploration and Modern Ages are limited to some extent; only a few become automatically available based on the geographic or historical thread that ties them to the player's initial choice (i.e. the Han, Ming, and Qing path).

However, you can actually select any Civ you want in the later Ages by completing specific tasks or challenges during gameplay. You can view the various Unlock conditions during gameplay on the Player Unlocks screen, which provides a full breakdown of each civilization's unlock requirements. These range from constructing different types of buildings or improvements to having a set number of Army commanders in a given Age. Overall, each unlock condition can be met while playing as any leader or Civ, giving you the ability to create your own unique journey in

During game setup, the player's initial choice of civilization and leader will automatically unlock a handful of Exploration and Modern Age options. These are typically connected by historical or geographic threads and have a built-in synergy, and are the «natural» civilization choices designed to give you a sense of continuity across the Ages. These are not the only options however, and all civilizations are technically viable for any leader, depending on strategy. Unlocking civilizations through gameplay gives you some flexibility with your strategies, as things won't always go according to plan.

Here's a breakdown of what each Antiquity Age civilization unlocks for Exploration and Modern Age options:

Antiquity Civ

Exploration Unlocks

Modern Unlocks

Aksum

Songhai

None

Egypt

Abbasid, Songhai

None

Greece

Norman, Spain

Russia

Han

Ming, Mongolia

Qing

Khmer

Chola, Majapahit