Sid Meier's Civilization® VII 'Trials of the Ages' Update Released
2K and Firaxis Games have released the 'Trials of the Ages' update for Civilization VII, featuring a major overhaul of civilization transitions, victory systems, and success mechanisms, plus a new leader.
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## Overview
2K and Firaxis Games have announced the release of the 'Trials of the Ages' update for Sid Meier's Civilization VII. This update is the largest yet, completely transforming the game experience. Firaxis Games has incorporated community feedback gathered through over a year of playtesting since launch, introducing three major new features.
## Key New Features
- **Trials of the Ages**: Players can choose to switch to a new civilization or continue with their current one during era transitions. Those playing civilizations not in a 'Golden Age' can use 'Syncretism' to adopt unique units/infrastructure from other civilizations or use 'Acceptance' to further strengthen their own.
- **New Victory System**: Victory conditions have been completely revamped. The design provides more paths, allowing players to build greater nations through their choices.
- **Success**: Replacing the Legacy Pass, this new system offers challenges linked to six attributes (Military, Culture, Science, Economy, Diplomacy, and Expansionism), ensuring fresh choices in every game.
## Other Improvements
Many other improvements are included in this update:
- New 'Fractal Continents' map
- Revamped trade screens
- Implementation of the Advisor Council
- Enhanced map generation features
- New story events
- Updated specialists and biomes
- Updated music
- Large-scale balance adjustments
- New free leader: Alexander the Great
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, including Mac and Linux support on Steam).
2K and Firaxis Games have announced the release of the 'Trials of the Ages' update for Sid Meier's Civilization VII. This update is the largest yet, completely transforming the game experience. Firaxis Games has incorporated community feedback gathered through over a year of playtesting since launch, introducing three major new features.
## Key New Features
- **Trials of the Ages**: Players can choose to switch to a new civilization or continue with their current one during era transitions. Those playing civilizations not in a 'Golden Age' can use 'Syncretism' to adopt unique units/infrastructure from other civilizations or use 'Acceptance' to further strengthen their own.
- **New Victory System**: Victory conditions have been completely revamped. The design provides more paths, allowing players to build greater nations through their choices.
- **Success**: Replacing the Legacy Pass, this new system offers challenges linked to six attributes (Military, Culture, Science, Economy, Diplomacy, and Expansionism), ensuring fresh choices in every game.
## Other Improvements
Many other improvements are included in this update:
- New 'Fractal Continents' map
- Revamped trade screens
- Implementation of the Advisor Council
- Enhanced map generation features
- New story events
- Updated specialists and biomes
- Updated music
- Large-scale balance adjustments
- New free leader: Alexander the Great
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, including Mac and Linux support on Steam).
FAQ
『シドマイヤーズ シヴィライゼーション VII』の「時の試練」アップデートで追加された主な機能は何ですか？
時代移行時の文明選択、新たな勝利システム、およびチャレンジを提供する「成功」システムの3つが主な新機能です。
「時の試練」アップデートでは、どのような文明の強化ができますか？
新機能の「習合」で他文明の固有ユニットやインフラを採用するか、「認容」で自文明の固有要素をさらに強化する選択が可能です。
「成功」システムとはどのようなものですか？
軍事、文化、科学、経済、外交、拡張主義の6つの属性に関連したチャレンジを提供し、ゲームごとに幅広い選択肢を与えるシステムです。
「時の試練」アップデートで追加された新しい指導者は誰ですか？
新たに無料の指導者として「アレキサンドロス大王」が追加されました。
『シドマイヤーズ シヴィライゼーション VII』はどのプラットフォームでプレイできますか？
PS5、PS4、Xbox Series X|S、Xbox One、Nintendo Switch、Nintendo Switch 2、およびPC（Steam、Epic Games Store）で対応しています。