Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

Civilization 7 News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the latest installment in the iconic 4X strategy series! Explore this page to stay informed with the latest news and updates about Civilization VII.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ In response to community feedback and a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization 7's first in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, originally scheduled for March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This delay aims to prioritize crucial quality-of-life enhancements.

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

February 26, 2025

⚫︎ Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now accessible through 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 collaborated with the Shawnee tribe's current chief to ensure accurate representation in Civilization VII, as highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Firaxis Partners with Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Despite its recent launch, Civilization 7 has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of Civilization 5 or 6, as reported by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer.

Read more: Civilization 6 Retains Higher Daily Steam Players Than Civilization 7

February 17, 2025

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

Read more: Civilization VII Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch Released

February 13, 2025

Civilization 7 has introduced the New Settler's Hub on its official Twitter (X) page, designed to assist beginners and newcomers with guides, videos, and tutorials.

Read more: Civilization 7 Launches New Settler's Hub for New Players

February 12, 2025

Firaxis has announced the temporary disablement of crossplay between PC and console for Civilization VII to accelerate the deployment of updates based on player feedback.

Read more: Civilization 7 Temporarily Disables Crossplay to Expedite Updates

February 11, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII has officially launched across all platforms, with promises of upcoming updates to address early release feedback.

February 6, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now available for players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Editions across all platforms.

February 3, 2025

Firaxis unveiled the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII via an official Twitter (X) post, outlining plans for new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges.

January 30, 2025

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

2024

October 8, 2024

Civilization VII introduces a new gameplay mechanic allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, adapting strategies as they progress through different eras. Tecumseh, the Shawnee chief, was highlighted among the revealed leaders.

Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Mix-and-Match Leaders and Civilizations

June 8, 2024

Civilization VII was officially announced as in development during Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream.

Read more: Civilization VII Unveiled at Summer Games Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

2K hinted at revealing the next iteration of one of its major franchises at Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about a sequel to BioShock, Borderlands, or the Mafia series.

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

2023

December 7, 2023

Amid concerns over the development focus following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile 4X strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that Civilization 7's development remains on track.

Read more: Civilization 7 Development Continues Despite New Mobile Game Announcement