Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII marks the latest chapter in the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into this page to stay updated with all the latest news and developments surrounding this much-anticipated game.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ In response to fan feedback following a challenging launch, Firaxis has delayed Civilization 7's first in-game event, Natural Wonder Battle, from March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This extra time will be used to implement essential quality-of-life enhancements.

Read more: Civilization 7's First In-Game Event Postponed to Prioritize Quality-of-Life Improvements

February 26, 2025

⚫︎ Civilization VII is now accessible via NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enhancing your gaming experience with cloud gaming technology.

Read more: Civilization VII Now Available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis has set a new standard in game development by collaborating closely with the current chief of the indigenous Shawnee tribe to accurately represent their culture in Civilization VII, as detailed in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Firaxis Partners with Shawnee Tribe for Authentic Representation in Civilization VII

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ According to Tyler Wilde at PC Gamer, despite its recent launch, Civilization 7 has yet to surpass the concurrent player numbers of Civilization 5 or 6.

Read more: Civilization 6 Maintains Higher Daily Steam Player Count Than Civilization 7

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ Following the release of the 1.0.1 Patch 1 build for PC, Civilization 7 now offers a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing PC players to enjoy multiplayer with console gamers.

Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Crossplay-Compatible Branch on Steam

February 13, 2025

Civilization 7 has launched a dedicated New Settler's Hub on its official Twitter (X) page, offering a wealth of resources including guides, videos, and tutorials tailored for beginners and newcomers.

Read more: Explore the New Settler's Hub for Civilization 7 Beginners

February 12, 2025

Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console versions of Civilization VII to accelerate the deployment of the latest update, responding to player feedback from both the early and full launches.

Read more: Civilization 7's Latest Patch Temporarily Disables Crossplay to Expedite PC Updates

February 11, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII has officially launched on all platforms, with Firaxis promising forthcoming updates based on user feedback gathered during the early release period.

February 6, 2025

Civilization VII is now available for all Deluxe and Founders Edition purchasers across all platforms.

February 3, 2025

Firaxis has shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII via an official Twitter (X) post, highlighting upcoming wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges.

January 30, 2025

Firaxis announced that the Civ World Summit event will be livestreamed on February 8, 2025, from the XPERION Hamburg in Germany. Hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and renowned Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a live Civilization VII multiplayer match between notable community figures such as The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.

2024

October 8, 2024

Civilization VII introduces a groundbreaking feature allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, offering the flexibility to craft unique historical narratives. As the game progresses through eras, leaders and civilizations evolve, demanding strategic adjustments from players. Among the featured leaders is the Shawnee chief, Tecumseh.

Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Flexible Leader and Civilization Combinations

June 8, 2024

Civilization VII was officially unveiled during the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream following the main event.

Read more: Civilization VII Unveiled at Summer Games Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

2K hinted at the reveal of the next installment in one of its major franchises at Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about potential sequels for BioShock, Borderlands, or the Mafia series.

Read more: 2K Teases Major Franchise Reveal at Summer Game Fest 2024

2023

December 7, 2023

Amid concerns that the development of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a new 4X mobile strategy game, might detract from Civilization VII's progress, Firaxis confirmed that both projects are advancing concurrently, with Civilization VII being developed in-house while Civilization: Eras & Allies is crafted with a mobile-focused external partner.

Read more: Civilization VII Development Continues Unabated Alongside Civilization: Eras & Allies

February 2023

Firaxis announced their work on the sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI after fans spotted a job listing for a narrative lead posted back in 2021.