Firaxis' Creative Director, Ed Beach, urges even seasoned Civilization players to utilize the tutorial for their initial Civilization 7 campaign. His Steam post highlights the game's significant departures from previous iterations, emphasizing the importance of a smooth onboarding experience.

Civilization 7 introduces a novel Ages system (Antiquity, Exploration, Modern), drastically altering gameplay. Each Age transition involves selecting a new civilization, retaining legacies, and witnessing world evolution – a unique feature in the series.

Beach explains the default "Small" map size choice. While veteran players often prefer larger maps, the smaller scale facilitates learning the intricacies of Civ 7, particularly the new Diplomacy system. Managing relationships with a limited number of opponents simplifies mastering Diplomatic Influence. He also suggests "Continents Plus" map type for easier oceanic exploration, crucial in the Exploration Age.

The tutorial is automatically enabled for first-time players and strongly recommended for all, even experienced players. It provides timely tips and explanations for new mechanics. The game features four Advisors, each guiding players through specific aspects of the game. Beach suggests focusing on one Advisor at a time to avoid information overload. Even after mastering the core systems, he recommends the "Only Warnings" setting, allowing Advisors to alert players to potential setbacks – a practice even the Firaxis team employs.

Firaxis also revealed Civilization 7's post-launch content roadmap during a livestream, noting that Great Britain will be released as DLC. Civilization 7 launches on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on February 11th, with Deluxe Edition access beginning February 6th.