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Civilization

Current · 25–60% of the usual gap
Mid-cycle. The series is partway through its usual wait between releases.

Multiple publishers · 1991–present · 10 Entries

Cadence4.5 yrs
Last entry2 yrs
Expected~Jul 2029
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
89 (1991) → 60 (2025)
Average 78 across 9 entries
  1. Sid Meier's Civilization VII

    Sid Meier's Civilization VII

    Latest entry|Released Feb 11, 2025|Very late

    Since last release: 8 yrs 4 mos
    Previous: Sid Meier's Civilization VI
    Typical release: Jul 2019
    Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
    5 yrs 7 mos late

    Since this release: 1 yr 9 mos

    IGDB user rating 60View ↗

  2. Sid Meier's Civilization VI

    Sid Meier's Civilization VI

    Released Oct 20, 2016|A little early

    Since last release: 2 yrs
    Previous: Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
    Typical release: Nov 2017
    Usual gap then: 3 yrs
    1 yr 1 mo early

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  3. Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

    Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

    Released Oct 24, 2014|Late

    Since last release: 4 yrs 1 mo
    Previous: Sid Meier's Civilization V
    Typical release: Apr 2013
    Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
    1 yr 6 mos late

    IGDB user rating 70View ↗

  4. Sid Meier's Civilization V

    Sid Meier's Civilization V

    Released Sep 21, 2010|A little early

    Since last release: 2 yrs 3 mos
    Previous: Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
    Typical release: Feb 2011
    Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
    5 months early

    IGDB user rating 85View ↗

  5. Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

    Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

    Released Jun 13, 2008|A little early

    Since last release: 2 yrs 3 mos
    Previous: Civilization
    Typical release: Feb 2009
    Usual gap then: 3 yrs
    8 months early

    IGDB user rating 69View ↗

  6. Civilization

    Civilization

    Released Mar 02, 2006|Very early

    Since last release: 4 mos
    Previous: Sid Meier's Civilization IV
    Typical release: Jun 2010
    Usual gap then: 4.5 yrs
    4 yrs 3 mos early

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  7. Sid Meier's Civilization IV

    Sid Meier's Civilization IV

    Released Oct 25, 2005|A little early

    Since last release: 4 yrs
    Previous: Sid Meier's Civilization III
    Typical release: Dec 2006
    Usual gap then: 5.25 yrs
    1 yr 2 mos early

    IGDB user rating 85View ↗

  8. Sid Meier's Civilization III

    Sid Meier's Civilization III

    Released Oct 30, 2001

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  9. Sid Meier's Civilization II

    Sid Meier's Civilization II

    Released Feb 29, 1996

    IGDB user rating 88View ↗

  10. Sid Meier's Civilization

    Sid Meier's Civilization

    First entry|Released Sep 30, 1991

    IGDB user rating 89View ↗

Civilization

1991 — 2025

  • Sid Meier's Civilization
  • Sid Meier's Civilization II
  • Sid Meier's Civilization III
  • Sid Meier's Civilization IV
  • Civilization
  • Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
  • Sid Meier's Civilization V
  • Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
  • Sid Meier's Civilization VI
  • Sid Meier's Civilization VII
10 Entries

Civilization FAQ

When is the next Civilization game coming out?
Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 4.5 years, the next Civilization game is expected around July 2029. The latest entry is Sid Meier's Civilization VII (Feb 11, 2025).
How long is the usual gap between Civilization games?
Lately, mainline Civilization games arrive about every 4.5 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 10 entries since 1991, with the most recent gaps counting most.
What is the latest Civilization game?
The most recent mainline Civilization game is Sid Meier's Civilization VII, released Feb 11, 2025.
How many mainline Civilization games are there?
There are 10 mainline Civilization games, from Sid Meier's Civilization (1991) to Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025).

Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track