Civilization 7 is releasing for the first time in series history on PC and consoles on the same day.The PC and console release is split between multiple days, with an early access period starting as early as Wednesday, Feb. 5, prior to its full release on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Your platform also dictates when you can play: Civilization 7 will launch globally on Windows PC, but at midnight local time on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.Find out what time Civilization 7 releases in your time zone below, and how to play in early access.How to play Civilization 7 in early accessTo play Civilization 7 in early access, you need to purchase either the Deluxe Edition or the Founders Edition.In addition to getting five days of early access to Civilization 7, these editions provide the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack and Crossroads of the World Collection, which provide a variety of new leaders, personas, civilizations, natural wonders, and cosmetic bonuses.Its not necessary to link a 2K account to receive these rewards, but make sure to link your account to receive Napoleon Bonaparte and two of his personas.What time does Civilization 7 release in early access?According to a social media post from developer Firaxis, Civilization 7 in early access on Thursday, February 6, with the exact timing dependent on your platform and time zone.To see when Civilization 7 releases in early access in your region, check out the times below, though note that well update this guide if and when 2k Games provides official confirmation:Civilization 7 PC early access release timeFor Windows PC players (including those on Steam Deck), early access begins globally on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 12 a.m. EST. Heres when that is in your time zone:9 p.m. PST on Feb. 5 for the West Coast of North America12 a.m. EST for the East Coast of North America5 a.m. GMT for the U.K.6 a.m. CET for west mainland Europe2 p.m. JST for Japan4 0.m. AEDT for the East Coast of AustraliaCivilization 7 Console early access release timeFor console players (on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X), early access begins at midnight on Feb. 6 in your timezone except for the West Coast of North America, which begins at 9 p.m. PST on Feb. 5.9 p.m. PST on Feb. 5 for the West Coast of North America12 a.m. EST on Feb. 6 for the East Coast of North America12 a.m. GMT on Feb. 6 for the U.K.12 a.m. CET on Feb. 6 for west mainland Europe12 a.m. JST on Feb. 6 for Japan12 a.m. AEDT on Feb. 6 for the East Coast of AustraliaCivilization 7 release time in your time zoneSimilar to the early access launch, Civilization 7 will have different release times depending on your platform and time zone.For Windows PC players, Civ 7 releases globally on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 12 a.m. EST. For console players, Civ 7 releases at midnight on Feb. 11 in your timezone except for the West Coast of North America, which begins at 9 p.m. PST on Feb. 10.To see when Civilization 7 releases in your region, check out the times below.Civilization 7 PC early access release time9 p.m. PST on Feb. 10 for the West Coast of North America12 a.m. EST for the East Coast of North America5 a.m. GMT for the U.K.6 a.m. CET for west mainland Europe2 p.m. JST for Japan4 p.m. AEDT for the East Coast of AustraliaCivilization 7 Console early access release time9 p.m. PST on Feb. 10 for the West Coast of North America12 a.m. EST on Feb. 11 for the East Coast of North America12 a.m. GMT on Feb. 11 for the U.K.12 a.m. CET on Feb. 11 for west mainland Europe12 a.m. JST on Feb. 11 for Japan12 a.m. AEDT on Feb. 11 for the East Coast of Australia