Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

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

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ In response to fan feedback and a challenging launch, Firaxis has delayed Civilization 7's first in-game event, Natural Wonder Battle, from March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This delay will allow the team to focus on crucial quality-of-life improvements.

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 set a new standard by collaborating directly with the chief of the Shawnee tribe for their representation in Sid Meier's Civilization VII, as highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Firaxis partners with the 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, according to PC Gamer's Tyler Wilde.

Read more: Civilization 6 retains higher daily Steam players than Civilization 7

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ Following the launch of the 1.0.1 Patch 1, Civilization 7 now offers a crossplay-compatible branch on Steam, enabling PC players to enjoy multiplayer with console users.

Read more: Civilization VII Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch Now Available

February 13, 2025

Civilization 7 has launched the New Settler's Hub on its official Twitter (X) page, a dedicated resource for beginners with guides, videos, and tutorials to help new players dive into the game.

Read more: Official Civilization 7 New Settler's Hub

February 12, 2025

Firaxis has temporarily disabled crossplay between PC and console versions of Civilization VII to streamline the release of a new patch addressing player feedback from the game's initial launches.

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 forthcoming updates planned based on user feedback from the early release.

February 6, 2025

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

February 3, 2025

Firaxis shared their 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 will be livestreamed on February 8, 2025, from the 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 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 craft unique historical narratives. The game's dynamic progression through eras will see leaders and civilizations evolve, requiring players to adapt their strategies. Tecumseh, chief of the Shawnee, is among the highlighted leaders.

Read more: Civ 7 Leaders and Civs Can Be “Mixed and Match” To Your Liking

June 8, 2024

Civilization VII was officially unveiled during the Summer Games Fest 2024, complete with a new trailer and a developer livestream that followed the main event.

Read more: Civilization VII unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

2K teased the upcoming reveal of "the next iteration in one of [its] biggest and most beloved franchises" at the 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

Amid concerns about the development of Civilization 7 due to the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile 4X strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that Civilization 7's development remains on track, with a separate team focused on the mobile title.

Read more: Civilization 7 development continues despite mobile game announcement

February 2023

Firaxis announced they were working on a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI, following fan speculation sparked by a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021.