"Civilization 7 Dev Urges All Players to Use Tutorial for First Campaign - Here's Why"

For those eager to dive into *Civilization 7*, the game's creative director at Firaxis Games, Ed Beach, has shared some crucial advice on Steam. He emphasized the importance of sticking with the tutorial, even for seasoned players of the series. "Civilization 7 is a vast game," Beach stated, "featuring numerous new systems and mechanics that set it apart from its predecessors. To ensure a successful first experience, we strongly recommend using the tutorial."

One of the significant changes in *Civilization 7* is the introduction of the Ages system, which marks a departure from previous games. A complete campaign now spans three distinct Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Each Age Transition is a pivotal moment where players choose a new civilization to represent their empire, select Legacies to carry forward, and witness the evolution of the game world—a feature unique to *Civilization 7*.

Beach also touched upon the choice of Small as the default map size for *Civilization 7*. "We understand the allure of large maps for veteran players," he noted, "but our decision to set Small as the default was intentional. It offers a more manageable experience as you learn the new mechanics, with three empires on your continent and additional ones to encounter later. This setting is particularly beneficial when familiarizing yourself with our revamped Diplomacy system, allowing you to track relationships and manage Diplomatic Influence with ease."

For the map type, Beach recommended sticking with Continents Plus, which facilitates the transition into ocean exploration—a crucial aspect of the Exploration Age.

Regarding the tutorial and advisors, Beach explained that the game automatically activates the tutorial upon starting your first game. He strongly advised even veteran players to keep the tutorial on for their first full campaign through the three Ages. "The tutorial provides timely tips and explanations," he said. "While seasoned players might initially resist, the numerous updates to our systems justify using the tutorial."

*Civilization 7* features four different Advisors, and players can choose to focus on one at a time to avoid information overload. Once comfortable with the game's systems, Beach suggested switching to the "Only Warnings" setting, which alerts players to potential major setbacks—an option favored by the Firaxis team themselves.

In other news, Firaxis recently revealed *Civilization 7*'s post-launch roadmap during a livestream event, noting that Great Britain will be available as DLC. The game is set to launch on February 11 across multiple platforms including PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S, with the Deluxe Edition offering early access starting February 6.