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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Hits Apple Arcade Feb 5

Civilization VII Joins Apple Arcade
Civilization on Apple Arcade
  • Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition launches on Apple Arcade Feb 5, playable on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
  • The Arcade Edition brings the franchise’s era-driven empire-building and touch controls to mobile and macOS.
  • Apple Arcade adds three more titles the same day: Retrocade (including Apple Vision Pro support), Felicity’s Door, and I Love Hue Too+.
  • All new games arrive without ads or in‑app purchases for subscribers.

What’s coming: Civilization VII Arcade Edition

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition is arriving on Apple Arcade on February 5. The Arcade Edition adapts the award‑winning, turn‑based strategy experience for iPhone, iPad and Mac, letting players build empires across distinct ages of human history.

The Apple release promises familiar Civilization systems — legendary leaders, city building, diplomacy and warfare — while reworking controls for touch and Apple devices. Players can shape a civilization’s cultural lineage through strategic choices and carry a legacy across ages.

Apple positions Civilization VII as the latest AAA PC franchise to join Arcade after recent ports such as PowerWash Simulator and Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition, signaling continued investment in bringing PC hits to its subscription service.

Other games joining Apple Arcade on Feb 5

Retrocade — Developed by Resolution Games — brings a retro arcade collection to Apple Arcade and has previews tied to Apple Vision Pro, suggesting immersive or spatial experiences for Vision hardware.

Felicity’s Door — From Area 35 — is a new rhythm adventure that follows twins Tom and Felicity and their bear Mi‑chan through dreamlike worlds, including seaside cliffs and cyberpunk cities.

I Love Hue Too+ — By Zut Games — is an enhanced version of the color‑sorting puzzle favorite from the App Store, adapted for Apple Arcade with a plus edition.

What this means for Apple Arcade subscribers

All four titles will be available on Apple Arcade without ads or in‑app purchases, which is a core selling point of Apple’s gaming subscription. The additions underscore Apple’s strategy of expanding Arcade’s catalog with both indie hits and high‑profile PC franchises.

For players, Civilization VII on mobile and Mac removes the need for a dedicated PC to enjoy the franchise’s strategic depth, while Retrocade’s Vision Pro tie‑ins point to Apple’s cross‑platform ambitions for immersive play.

Release and availability

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition, Retrocade, Felicity’s Door and I Love Hue Too+ arrive on Apple Arcade on February 5. Subscribers can download and play across iPhone, iPad and Mac; select titles may offer Apple Vision Pro support where indicated.

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