Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII marks the latest installment in the iconic 4X strategy series. Dive into the following updates to stay current with all the latest news on this eagerly anticipated game!

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ In response to a challenging launch and fan feedback, Firaxis has delayed Civilization 7’s inaugural in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, from March 4 to March 25, 2025. This move aims to prioritize 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 through NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enhancing your gaming experience with cloud-based gameplay.

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

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis has collaborated with the Shawnee tribe's current chief to authentically represent their culture in Sid Meier's Civilization VII, as highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Partnering with the Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Despite its recent launch, 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 still has more daily Steam players than Civilization 7

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ Following the rollout of the 1.0.1 Patch 1 build on PC, Civilization 7 now offers a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing PC players to enjoy multiplayer with console gamers.

Read more: Civilization VII Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch Now Available

February 13, 2025

Civilization 7 has launched a dedicated New Settler's Hub on its official Twitter (X) page, designed to assist beginners and newcomers with guides, videos, and tutorials.

Read more: Official Civilization 7 New Settler's Hub

February 12, 2025

Firaxis has temporarily disabled crossplay between PC and console for Civilization VII to hasten the deployment of a new patch addressing feedback from early and full game releases.

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 has been officially launched across all platforms, with upcoming updates in response to user feedback from the early release on the horizon.

February 6, 2025

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

February 3, 2025

Firaxis unveiled the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII on Twitter (X), promising 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 partnership with Rocket Beans TV, the summit will feature a live Civilization VII multiplayer match 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, creating personalized historical narratives. As eras progress, leaders and civilizations evolve, prompting players to adapt strategies and explore new bonuses. The Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, was among those showcased.

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 announced at 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 hinted at revealing the next installment of one of its major franchises at Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about potential sequels to BioShock, Borderlands, or the Mafia series.

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

2023

December 7, 2023

Amid concerns about the focus on Civilization 7 following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile 4X strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that development on Civilization 7 remains a priority, with an external partner handling the mobile title.

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 Sid Meier's Civilization VI, spurred by a job listing for a narrative lead spotted by fans in 2021.