Civilization 7 News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the latest entry in the iconic 4X strategy series, and fans are eager to stay informed about all the latest developments. Dive into the following updates to keep up with all the news and exciting features of Civilization VII!

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ In response to fan feedback, Firaxis has decided to delay the first in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, originally scheduled for March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This move is aimed at prioritizing essential quality-of-life enhancements.

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

February 26, 2025

⚫︎ Civilization VII is now accessible on NVIDIA GeForce NOW, offering enhanced cloud gaming experiences to players.

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

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis has collaborated closely with the chief of the Shawnee tribe to ensure an authentic representation in Civilization VII, as detailed in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Partnering with the Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ According to PC Gamer's Tyler Wilde, Civilization 7 has not yet surpassed the concurrent player counts of its predecessors, Civilization 5 and 6, despite its recent launch.

Read more: Civilization 6 still has more daily Steam players than Civilization 7

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ Following the release of the 1.0.1 Patch 1 for PC, Civilization 7 has introduced a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing players to enjoy multiplayer mode with console users.

Read more: Civilization VII Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch Now Available

February 13, 2025

Civilization 7's official Twitter (X) page has announced the launch of the New Settler's Hub, a dedicated resource for beginners, featuring guides, videos, and tutorials to ease newcomers into the game.

Read more: Official Civilization 7 New Settler's Hub

February 12, 2025

Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console for Civilization VII to expedite the rollout of a new update, addressing feedback from both early and full game launches.

Read more: Civilization 7'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 now officially launched across all platforms for all players, with promises of forthcoming updates based on early release feedback.

February 6, 2025

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

February 3, 2025

Firaxis shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII via an official Twitter (X) post, outlining new 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 Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a multiplayer showdown between 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, reshaping history as they progress through eras. The Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, was among those highlighted.

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

June 8, 2024

The development of Civilization VII was officially revealed at the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream.

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

May 17, 2024

2K teased the reveal of the next installment in one of its major franchises at the Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about potential sequels including Civilization, BioShock, Borderlands, or Mafia.

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

2023

December 7, 2023

Amidst the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a new 4X mobile strategy game, Firaxis confirmed ongoing development for Civilization VII, clarifying that work on the mobile title is being handled by an external partner.

Read more: Civ 7 Development Reportedly Unhindered as Civilization: Eras & Allies Mobile Game is Announced

February 2023

Firaxis announced the development of a sequel to Civilization VI following the discovery of a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021.