Sid Mier’s Civilization 7The narrator turns out to be the actor behind a favorite character from Game of Thrones.
The next installment in the popular strategy series is coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on February 11, 2025, and as with every Civilization game, a narrator must travel with you.
In a new live-action reveal trailer shared during Gamescom 2024, developer Firaxis confirmed that actor Gwendoline Christie will provide the voiceover Sid Meier’s Civilization 7.
Best known for her role as Brienne of Tarth in the hit HBO television series Game of Thronesand more recently Netflix’s SandmanChristie’s role as narrator was teased alongside a new look at what we can expect in the upcoming sequel. You can check it out below:
This is not the first time that a Game of Thrones star played a narrator in the Civilization franchise. Actor Sean Bean, known for his role as Ned Stark in the fantasy series, was the voice in Civilization 6.
Earlier, Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy told Civilization 4followed by William Morgan Sheppard in Civilization 5.
Pre-orders for Civilization 7 are currently available at Steam in addition to the digital-only Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 Founder’s Edition, which is only available until February 28, 2025, and the Deluxe Edition.
Each edition comes with its own unique extras, such as additional content packs, civilizations, and cosmetics. If you pre-purchase either version, you’ll get access to the advanced early access version starting February 6th.