US EditionCivilization VII Is Headed to iPhone and iPad with “Arcade Edition”
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition joins Apple Arcade with three new titles, offering subscribers a premium PC strategy game experience on mobile devices.
- On February 5, Apple Arcade will add Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition, playable across iPhone, iPad and Mac for all subscribers.
- Apple Arcade is offered as a standalone service for $6.99/month or included in Apple One, positioning it as a destination for high-profile Sid Meier's Civilization franchise releases.
- Civilization VII debuted to mixed reviews in early 2025 with frustrating UI changes, but 2K says it remains committed to updates; Apple’s App Store notes Intel Macs aren’t supported, requiring an M1 or later Mac.
- Civilization VII will be joined by three new titles including Felicity's Door and I Love Hue Too+, while Apple also announced Retrocade featuring Asteroids and Galaga with Vision Pro support.
- Bringing a AAA PC franchise to Apple Arcade positions the service to reach mobile and Mac players and extend Civilization VII's audience, while 2K's ongoing support may lengthen the game's lifecycle.
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