Dive into the latest updates on Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the newest installment in the iconic 4X strategy game series! Keep yourself informed with our comprehensive coverage of all the exciting news and developments.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII News
2025
February 28, 2025
⚫︎ In response to community feedback and a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization VII's first in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle. Originally slated for March 4, 2025, the event has been rescheduled to March 25, 2025, to prioritize essential quality-of-life enhancements.
Read more: Civilization 7's First In-Game Event Postponed for Quality-of-Life Improvements
February 26, 2025
⚫︎ Civilization VII is now accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming service, offering players a seamless gaming experience.
Read more: Civilization VII Now Available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Firaxis has set a new standard for cultural representation in gaming by collaborating directly with the Shawnee tribe's current chief for their depiction in Civilization VII. This partnership was highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.
Read more: Firaxis Partners with Shawnee Tribe for Authentic Representation in Civilization VII
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Despite its recent launch, Civilization VII has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of its predecessors, Civilization V and VI, as reported by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer.
Read more: Civilization VI Still Outpaces Civilization VII in Daily Steam Players
February 17, 2025
⚫︎ The latest update, Patch 1.0.1, for Civilization VII introduces a crossplay-compatible branch on Steam, allowing PC players to enjoy multiplayer with their console counterparts.
Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Crossplay-Compatible Branch 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 filled with guides, videos, and tutorials to ease newcomers into the game.
Read more: Civilization VII's New Settler's Hub: A Guide for New Players
February 12, 2025
Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console versions of Civilization VII to expedite the deployment of a new update addressing player feedback from the game's early and full launches.
Read more: Crossplay Disabled in Civilization VII to Speed Up Updates for PC
February 11, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now available across all platforms for all players, with Firaxis promising upcoming updates based on user feedback from the early release.
February 6, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII officially launched for players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Editions across all platforms.
February 3, 2025
Firaxis unveiled the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, promising new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges following the game's release.
January 30, 2025
Firaxis announced the upcoming Civ World Summit, 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 multiplayer showdown between prominent members of the Civilization community, 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, offering unprecedented flexibility and the ability to create unique historical narratives. This includes dynamic shifts in leaders and civilizations across eras, with notable figures like Tecumseh of the Shawnee tribe highlighted.
Read more: Civilization VII Introduces 'Mix and Match' Leaders and Civilizations
June 8, 2024
Civilization VII was officially revealed to be in development during the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream immediately following the main event.
Read more: Civilization VII Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2024
May 17, 2024
2K hinted at the reveal of the next iteration in one of its most cherished franchises at the Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about 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 focus on Civilization VII following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a 4X mobile strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that development on Civilization VII remains a priority, while collaborating with an external partner on the mobile title.
Read more: Firaxis Confirms Unhindered Development of Civilization VII Alongside Mobile Game
February 2023
Firaxis announced their work on a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI, spurred by the discovery of a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021.
