Sid Meier's Civilization VII marks a thrilling new chapter in the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into this page for the latest updates and news on Civilization VII.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII News
2025
February 28, 2025
⚫︎ In response to fan feedback following a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization VII's first in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, from March 4 to March 25, 2025. This move allows the team to focus on crucial quality-of-life enhancements.
Read more: Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed to prioritize quality-of-life improvements
February 26, 2025
⚫︎ Civilization VII is now accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enhancing the gaming experience with cloud gaming capabilities.
Read more: Experience Civilization VII with NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Firaxis has collaborated with the current chief of the Shawnee tribe to authentically represent their culture in Civilization VII, as highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.
Read more: Authentic representation of the Shawnee Tribe in Civilization VII
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Despite its recent release, Civilization VII has not yet surpassed the concurrent player counts of Civilization V or VI, according to Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer.
Read more: Civilization VI still outperforms Civilization VII in daily Steam player counts
February 17, 2025
⚫︎ Following the release of the 1.0.1 Patch 1 for PC, Civilization VII now includes a crossplay-compatible branch, enabling players to enjoy multiplayer with console gamers.
Read more: Civilization VII introduces Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch
February 13, 2025
Civilization VII's official Twitter (X) account announced the launch of the New Settler's Hub, a dedicated resource for beginners and newcomers, featuring guides, videos, and tutorials.
Read more: Explore the New Settler's Hub for Civilization VII
February 12, 2025
Firaxis temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console versions of Civilization VII to expedite the rollout of a new update addressing player feedback from the game's early and full launches.
Read more: New Civilization VII patch temporarily disables crossplay to enhance updates
February 11, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII officially launched across all platforms, with Firaxis promising forthcoming updates based on user feedback from the early release.
February 6, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII was released for players who pre-purchased the Deluxe and Founders Editions.
February 3, 2025
Firaxis shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII via an official Twitter (X) post, detailing upcoming wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges.
January 30, 2025
Firaxis announced that the Civ World Summit event will be livestreamed on February 8, 2025, from XPERION Hamburg in Germany. Hosted by Sarah Engel and PotatoMcWhiskey in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a live multiplayer showdown with notable community members like The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.
2024
October 8, 2024
Gameplay reveals for Civilization VII introduced the ability to mix and match leaders and civilizations, allowing players to craft unique historical narratives. This innovative feature also includes shifting leaders and civilizations as eras change, requiring players to adapt strategies. Tecumseh, chief of the Shawnee, was highlighted among the new leaders.
Read more: Customize your history with Civilization VII's mix-and-match leaders and civilizations
June 8, 2024
Civilization VII was unveiled as being in development during the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream following the event.
Read more: Civilization VII unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2024
May 17, 2024
2K hinted at revealing the next installment in one of their major franchises at the Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about a potential sequel to BioShock, Borderlands, or the Mafia series.
Read more: Anticipation builds for 2K's big reveal at Summer Game Fest 2024
2023
December 7, 2023
Amid concerns over the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile 4X strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that Civilization VII's development remains on track, with the mobile game being developed in partnership with a specialized mobile strategy game developer.
Read more: Civilization VII development continues despite new mobile game announcement
February 2023
Firaxis announced they were developing a sequel to Civilization VI, following the discovery of a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021.
