Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

Welcome to the latest updates on Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the newest chapter in the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into our comprehensive coverage to stay informed on all the exciting developments.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

• Following a rocky launch that sparked backlash from fans, Firaxis has decided to postpone Civilization 7's first in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, from its original March 4, 2025, release date to March 25, 2025. This delay is aimed at allowing the team to implement crucial quality-of-life improvements.

Read more: Civilization 7's First In-Game Event Postponed for Quality-of-Life Enhancements

February 26, 2025

• Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming platform, enabling players to enjoy the game on a variety of devices with enhanced performance.

Read more: Civilization VII Now Available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW

February 20, 2025

• Firaxis Games has made history by collaborating with the current chief of the Shawnee tribe to accurately represent their culture in Sid Meier's Civilization VII. This partnership was highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Firaxis Partners with Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII

February 20, 2025

• As reported by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer, Civilization 7 has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of Civilization 5 or 6, despite its recent release.

Read more: Civilization 6 Still Outperforms Civilization 7 in Daily Steam Players

February 17, 2025

• An official dev blog announced that with the release of the latest 1.0.1 Patch 1 build for PC, Civilization 7 now features a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing players to engage in multiplayer matches with console users.

Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Crossplay-Compatible Branch on Steam

February 13, 2025

• Civilization 7's official Twitter (X) page unveiled the New Settler's Hub, a dedicated resource for beginners and newcomers. This hub offers a wealth of guide articles, videos, and tutorials to help players master the game.

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

February 12, 2025

• Firaxis has announced that the crossplay feature between PC and console for Civilization VII will be temporarily disabled to facilitate the swift rollout of their latest update, addressing player feedback from both the early and full launches.

Read more: Civilization 7's Crossplay Feature Temporarily Disabled for Updates

February 11, 2025

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

February 6, 2025

• The Deluxe and Founders Edition of Sid Meier's Civilization VII became available to players across all platforms.

February 3, 2025

• Firaxis shared a 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII on their official Twitter (X) page, detailing new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges following the game's release.

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 Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and popular Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey, in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a live multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civilization community, including The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.

2024

October 8, 2024

• Gameplay reveals for Civilization VII showcased a groundbreaking feature allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations to create unique historical narratives. As players progress through different eras, they will need to adapt to changing leaders, civilizations, and strategies. Among the highlighted leaders is Tecumseh, the chief of the Shawnee tribe.

Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Mix-and-Match Leaders and Civilizations

June 8, 2024

• During the Summer Games Fest 2024, Civilization VII was officially unveiled, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream.

Read more: Civilization VII Revealed at Summer Games Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

• 2K teased an upcoming reveal at Summer Game Fest 2024, hinting at "the next iteration in one of its biggest and most beloved franchises." Speculation initially centered on 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 4X mobile strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that the development of Civilization 7 is progressing as planned. They are collaborating with an external partner specializing in mobile social strategy games for the new mobile title.

Read more: Civilization 7 Development Continues Unhindered

February 2023

• Firaxis first hinted at the development of Civilization VII in February 2023, after fans noticed a job listing for a narrative lead posted back in 2021.