Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII marks the latest chapter in the iconic 4X strategy series. Explore this page to stay informed with all the latest news and updates on Civilization VII.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ In response to fan feedback after a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay the first in-game event, Natural Wonder Battle, originally scheduled for March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This decision 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

⚫︎ Players can now enjoy Sid Meier's Civilization VII through NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enhancing the cloud gaming experience.

Read more: Civilization VII now available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis has collaborated with the chief of the Shawnee tribe 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 release, Civilization VII has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of Civilization V or VI, as reported by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer.

Read more: Civilization VI still outperforms Civilization VII in daily Steam players

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ Following the release of the 1.0.1 Patch 1 for PC, Civilization VII now offers a crossplay-compatible branch, enabling multiplayer gaming with console players.

Read more: Civilization VII introduces crossplay on Steam

February 13, 2025

Civilization VII's official Twitter (X) account announced the launch of the New Settler's Hub, a dedicated resource for beginners featuring guides, videos, and tutorials.

Read more: Civilization 7 introduces New Settler's Hub for newcomers

February 12, 2025

Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console for Civilization VII to expedite updates addressing player feedback from both early and full releases.

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 based on early release feedback.

February 6, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII launches for players with the Deluxe and Founders Edition across all platforms.

February 3, 2025

Firaxis shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, promising 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 Sarah Engel and PotatoMcWhiskey in partnership with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a live Civilization VII multiplayer match among prominent community members including The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.

2024

October 8, 2024

Gameplay reveals for Civilization VII showcased the ability to mix and match leaders and civilizations, allowing players to craft unique historical narratives. The game introduces dynamic changes to leaders and civilizations as eras progress, requiring strategic adaptation. Notably, the Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, was featured.

Read more: Civilization VII offers customizable leaders and civilizations

June 8, 2024

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

Read more: Civilization VII announced at Summer Game Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

2K hinted at an upcoming reveal for a major franchise at Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about potential sequels including Civilization VII.

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

2023

December 7, 2023

Following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile 4X strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that the development of Civilization VII remains on track, emphasizing their continued commitment to the main series.

Read more: Civilization VII development continues amidst mobile game launch

February 2023

Firaxis announced the development of a sequel to Civilization VI, spurred by a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021, signaling early stages of Civilization VII's creation.