Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the latest addition to the legendary 4X strategy series! Explore the following page to stay up to date with all sorts of news articles regarding it!

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ Following a rocky launch that sparked backlash from fans, Firaxis has postponed Civilization 7’s first in-game event, Natural Wonder Battle, from its original March 4, 2025, release date to March 25, 2025. The delay is intended to make room for "top-priority" quality-of-life improvements.

Read more: Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed so Firaxis can 'prioritize quality-of-life improvements'

February 26, 2025

⚫︎ Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now available for NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming features, allowing players to enjoy the game on various devices with enhanced performance.

Read more: Civilization VII cloud gaming powered by NVIDIA GeForce NOW

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis games made history by working hand in hand with the current chief of the indigenous Shawnee tribe for their representation in Sid Meier's Civilization VII, as showcased in the latest 2K Foundations video. This collaboration ensures a respectful and accurate portrayal of the Shawnee culture.

Read more: Partnering with the Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ As officially reported by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer, Civilization VII is still yet to beat Civilization V or VI's concurrent player count despite its very recent release, highlighting the strong competition within the series.

Read more: Civilization VI still has more daily Steam players than Civilization VII

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ As announced by an official dev blog following its latest 1.0.1 Patch 1 build going live for PC, Civilization VII now has a crossplay-compatible branch available to players, enabling multiplayer gaming with console players.

Read more: Civilization VII Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch Now Available

February 13, 2025

As revealed through the game's official Twitter (X) page, Civilization VII now has a dedicated page for beginners and newcomers called the New Settler's Hub. This resource includes guide articles, videos, and tutorials on how to master the game, making it easier for new players to dive into the world of Civilization.

Read more: Official Civilization VII New Settler's Hub

February 12, 2025

Firaxis announces that Civilization VII's crossplay feature for PC and Console will be temporarily disabled to expedite the launch of their latest update addressing player feedback from the game's early and full launches. This move aims to enhance the gaming experience across all platforms.

Read more: Civilization VII's new patch temporarily disables crossplay between PC and console so Firaxis can 'expedite updates to the PC'

February 11, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is officially launched across all platforms for all players, with news of upcoming updates regarding user feedback from the early release soon to follow. This marks a significant milestone for the series, offering new gameplay mechanics and features.

February 6, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is officially launched across all platforms for players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Edition. Early adopters can now explore the game's new features and mechanics ahead of the general release.

February 3, 2025

Firaxis announced through an official Twitter (X) post the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII following its release. The roadmap includes new wonders, expansions, and DLC, as well as updates, events, and challenges to keep the game fresh and engaging.

January 30, 2025

Firaxis announces through an official community post on the game's website that the Civ World Summit event will be livestreamed on February 8, 2025. Broadcast live from the XPERION Hamburg in Germany, and hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and famed Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey in partnership with Rocket Beans TV, the Civ World Summit will host a live Civilization VII multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community, including The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.

2024

October 8, 2024

Civilization VII gameplay reveals that players can mix and match leaders and civilizations to rewrite history and create their own stories. In a move yet unprecedented in the series, both leaders and civilizations will now shift as the eras advance, forcing players to adapt to new bonuses, new civs, and new strategies as they progress through their own history. Among the revealed leaders, the Shawnee's chief, Tecumseh, was also highlighted.

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

June 8, 2024

Civilization VII was finally revealed to be under development during the Summer Games Fest 2024 event, featuring a new trailer, and a developer livestream set to start right after the main SGF 2024 show. This announcement thrilled fans who had been eagerly awaiting news of the next installment.

Read more: Summer Game Fest 2024 Won't Announce New Games

May 17, 2024

2K teased that they would be revealing "the next iteration in one of [its] biggest and most beloved franchises" at the upcoming Summer Game Fest 2024. Early guesses for this upcoming reveal included a potential sequel for BioShock, Borderlands, or the Mafia series, creating a buzz among gaming communities.

Read more: Summer Game Fest and Tokyo Game Show Reveal Details of 2024 Summer Game Events

2023

December 7, 2023

After announcing their latest project, Civilization: Empires & Allies, a 4X mobile strategy game, much concern was directed towards 2K and its continued development for Civilization VII. An official statement from Firaxis has confirmed, however, that "As we announced earlier this year, Firaxis Games is in active development on the next iteration of the legendary Civilization franchise. We are working with an external partner specializing in mobile social strategy games to develop Civilization: Eras & Allies."

Read more: Civ VII Development Reportedly Unhindered as Civilization: Eras & Allies Mobile Game is Announced

February 2023

Firaxis first announced that they were working on a sequel for Sid Meier's Civilization VI, after eagle-eyed fans noticed that they posted a job listing for a new narrative lead back in 2021. This sparked excitement and speculation about what the next game in the series would bring.