Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the latest installment in the iconic 4X strategy series! Stay updated with all the latest news and developments by exploring the articles below.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

• Following a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization 7's inaugural in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, from March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This move allows time for essential 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 the cloud gaming experience for players.

Read more: Civilization VII now available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW

February 20, 2025

• Firaxis has collaborated with the Shawnee tribe's current chief 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

• According to Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer, despite its recent launch, Civilization 7 has not yet surpassed the concurrent player counts of Civilization 5 or Civilization 6.

Read more: Civilization 6 still boasts more daily Steam players than Civilization 7

February 17, 2025

• The latest 1.0.1 Patch 1 update for Civilization 7 on PC introduces a crossplay-compatible branch, enabling multiplayer games with console players.

Read more: Civilization VII introduces crossplay-compatible branch on Steam

February 13, 2025

• A new resource, the New Settler's Hub, has been launched on the official Civilization 7 Twitter (X) page, offering guides, videos, and tutorials to help newcomers get started.

Read more: Official Civilization 7 New Settler's Hub launched

February 12, 2025

• Firaxis has temporarily disabled crossplay between PC and console in Civilization 7 to speed up the deployment of the latest update, which addresses player feedback from the game's early and full releases.

Read more: Civilization 7's crossplay disabled to expedite PC updates

February 11, 2025

• Sid Meier's Civilization VII has officially launched across all platforms, with forthcoming updates to address user feedback from the early access phase.

February 6, 2025

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

February 3, 2025

• Firaxis unveiled the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, which includes new wonders, expansions, DLCs, updates, events, and challenges.

Read more: Civilization VII 2025 roadmap announced

January 30, 2025

• The Civ World Summit event is scheduled 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 summit will feature a multiplayer showdown between five notable members of the Civilization community.

Read more: Civ World Summit event announced

2024

October 8, 2024

• Civilization VII introduces a novel gameplay mechanic where players can mix and match leaders and civilizations, allowing them to craft unique historical narratives. This feature also includes dynamic shifts in leaders and civilizations across different eras, introducing new strategies and bonuses. The Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, was highlighted among the revealed leaders.

Read more: Civilization 7 allows 'Mix and Match' of Leaders and Civilizations

June 8, 2024

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

Read more: Civilization VII announced at Summer Game Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

• 2K hinted at the upcoming reveal of the next iteration in one of its major franchises during Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about potential sequels including Civilization VII, 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 of Civilization 7 following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that the development of Civilization 7 remains on track, with an external partner working on the mobile game.

Read more: Civilization 7 development continues despite mobile game announcement

February 2023

• Firaxis announced the development of a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI after fans spotted a job listing for a narrative lead from 2021.