Civilization 7 Post-Launch Roadmap Reveals Free and Paid Content Updates for 2025

Firaxis Games unveiled the post-launch roadmap for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII during a recent livestream. The roadmap details substantial updates planned throughout 2025, including several DLC packs and free content updates.

The paid DLC will be delivered in collections. The first, "Crossroads of the World Collection," is a two-part release. Part one (early March) includes Leader Ada Lovelace, four Natural Wonders, and the Carthage and Great Britain civilizations. Part two (late March) features Leader Simon Bolivar and the Bulgaria and Nepal civilizations. Free content, including new Natural Wonder events and Wonders (Battle event and Bermuda Triangle in early March; Marvelous Mountains event and Mount Everest in late March), will also launch in March.

Further paid DLC, the "Right Rule Collection," is slated for summer 2025, adding two new leaders, four civilizations, and four New World Wonders. Additional free content and updates are planned from April through September. Firaxis promises continued support from October 2025 onward. Specific release dates remain unannounced.

A developer diary blog post expands on the roadmap, promising additions such as multiplayer team support, larger lobby sizes, enhanced map variety, and modding tools. These features will be released as soon as feasible, alongside bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements.

The livestream also showcased multiplayer gameplay, highlighting diverse victory strategies. A Q&A session addressed community questions.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launches February 11th, 2025 for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Early access (Deluxe Edition) begins February 6th.