Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the latest addition to the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into the following page to stay informed with the latest news and updates on this much-anticipated game.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ Following a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization 7's first in-game event, Natural Wonder Battle, from 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 to prioritize quality-of-life improvements

February 26, 2025

⚫︎ Players can now enjoy Sid Meier's Civilization VII through NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming service.

Read more: Civilization VII now available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis has collaborated with the current chief of the indigenous Shawnee tribe to accurately represent their culture in Sid Meier's 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 release, 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 still outperforms Civilization 7 in daily Steam players

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ The latest 1.0.1 Patch 1 update for Civilization 7 on PC has introduced a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing players to enjoy multiplayer with console users.

Read more: Civilization VII introduces Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch

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 newcomers to the series.

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

February 12, 2025

Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console for Civilization VII to facilitate the release of a new update addressing player feedback.

Read more: Civilization 7's new patch temporarily disables crossplay to expedite PC updates

February 11, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII has officially launched across all platforms, with upcoming updates planned to address user feedback from the early release.

February 6, 2025

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

February 3, 2025

Firaxis shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII via an official Twitter (X) post, outlining new wonders, expansions, DLCs, 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 in Germany. Hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey, in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the summit will feature a live multiplayer showdown between five prominent Civ community members, including 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, enabling them to create unique historical narratives. Leaders and civilizations will evolve as eras progress, requiring players to adapt their strategies. The Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, was prominently featured among the revealed leaders.

Read more: Civilization VII introduces 'Mix and Match' Leaders and Civilizations

June 8, 2024

Civilization VII was officially revealed to be in development during the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream following the main event.

Read more: Civilization VII announced at Summer Game Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

2K hinted at unveiling 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 about the development of Civilization 7 following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile 4X strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that work on Civilization 7 continues uninterrupted. They are collaborating with an external partner specializing in mobile social strategy games for Civilization: Eras & Allies.

Read more: Civilization 7 development continues as Civilization: Eras & Allies is announced

February 2023

Firaxis announced the development of a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI, following a job listing for a narrative lead spotted by fans in 2021.