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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
May 20, 2026
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Get the leader Alexander the Great for FREE in Civilization VII!

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Alexander the Great joins the base-game roster as a free leader in Update 1.4.0, bringing a focus on military conquest, production, and culture.

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Key Changes

  • 1Alexander the Great added as a free leader to the base-game roster
  • 2Enhanced Military might and combat prowess scaling with Wonders in non-Capital Cities
  • 3Increased focus on Production and Culture generation
  • 4New diplomatic trait: Befriends leaders with fewer conquered Settlements
  • 5New diplomatic trait: Dislikes leaders with large, sprawling empires

All Changes

👑Leaders(4)

  • newAlexander the Great: Alexander the Great added to the base-game roster as a free addition for all players.
  • newAlexander the Great: New emphasis on increasing Production and Culture stats.
  • newAlexander the Great: Enhanced Military might attributes added to his kit.
  • newAlexander the Great: Combat prowess now scales based on investment in building Wonders in non-Capital Cities.

🤝Diplomacy(2)

  • newAlexander the Great: New diplomatic penchant for befriending leaders who have conquered fewer Settlements than his own.
  • newAlexander the Great: New diplomatic penalty making him less likely to get along with leaders who have sprawling empires.

Summary

Alexander the Great Joins the Roster

Alexander the Great is now available as a free addition for all Civilization VII players as part of Update 1.4.0. This version of the iconic leader focuses on aggressive expansion and cultural development, rewarding players who balance military might with architectural ambition.

Military and Cultural Synergy

Alexander's gameplay revolves around high Production and Culture output. His military strength is further enhanced by constructing Wonders in non-capital cities, creating a unique synergy between territorial expansion and cultural investment.

Diplomatic Traits

In diplomacy, Alexander favors underdogs who have conquered fewer settlements than himself. However, he is naturally predisposed to conflict with other leaders who maintain large, sprawling empires, reflecting his historical role as a conqueror of vast territories.

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