Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII marks the latest installment in the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into this page to keep up-to-date with the latest news and developments about the game.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ In response to fan feedback and a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization 7’s first in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle. Originally slated for March 4, 2025, it will now take place on March 25, 2025. This adjustment allows the team to focus on crucial quality-of-life enhancements.

Read more: Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed for quality-of-life improvements

February 26, 2025

⚫︎ Civilization VII is now accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enabling cloud gaming enthusiasts to enjoy the game with enhanced performance.

Read more: Civilization VII now on NVIDIA GeForce NOW for cloud gaming

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis has collaborated closely with the Shawnee tribe's current chief to authentically represent their culture in Civilization VII, as detailed in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Authentic Shawnee representation in Civilization VII

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Despite its recent launch, Civilization 7 has not yet surpassed the concurrent player counts of Civilization 5 or 6, as reported by Tyler Wilde at PC Gamer.

Read more: Civilization 7 struggles to surpass predecessors' player counts

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ The latest 1.0.1 Patch 1 update for Civilization 7 on PC introduces a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing players to engage in multiplayer sessions with console users.

Read more: Civilization VII introduces crossplay on Steam

February 13, 2025

Civilization 7 has launched a dedicated New Settler's Hub on its official Twitter (X) page, offering comprehensive guides, videos, and tutorials for beginners and newcomers to the series.

Read more: Civilization 7 launches New Settler's Hub for beginners

February 12, 2025

Firaxis has announced a temporary disablement of the crossplay feature between PC and console for Civilization VII to expedite the rollout of a new update addressing player feedback from early and full launches.

Read more: Civilization 7 temporarily disables crossplay for faster updates

February 11, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now available across all platforms, with upcoming updates planned to address feedback from the early release phase.

February 6, 2025

Civilization VII is officially launched for players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Editions across all platforms.

February 3, 2025

Firaxis has unveiled the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, highlighting new wonders, expansions, DLCs, updates, events, and challenges.

January 30, 2025

The Civ World Summit event is set to be livestreamed on February 8, 2025, from XPERION Hamburg, Germany. Hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and popular Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey, in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a live multiplayer showdown of Civilization VII among five prominent community members: The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.

2024

October 8, 2024

Civilization VII introduces a unique gameplay mechanic allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, dynamically changing throughout the eras. This feature adds a new layer of strategy and storytelling. The Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, was prominently featured in the reveal.

Read more: Civilization VII's innovative leader and civilization mixing

June 8, 2024

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

Read more: Civilization VII revealed at Summer Games Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

2K hinted at the reveal of the next major installment in one of its flagship franchises at Summer Game Fest 2024. Speculation initially pointed towards sequels for BioShock, Borderlands, or the Mafia series before the reveal of Civilization VII.

Read more: 2K teases major franchise reveal at Summer Game Fest 2024

2023

December 7, 2023

Amid concerns about the focus on mobile games following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, Firaxis confirmed that Civilization VII's development remains on track, with the mobile project being handled by an external partner.

Read more: Civilization VII development continues despite mobile game announcement

February 2023

Firaxis announced the development of a sequel to Civilization VI after fans noticed a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021, signaling the start of Civilization VII's journey.