Civilization 7 QoL Improvements Prioritized Over First In-Game Event

Civilization 7's highly anticipated first in-game event is taking a backseat to prioritize crucial quality-of-life improvements. Read on to discover more about the upcoming update and future plans for Civilization 7.

Firaxis Games Delays Civilization 7's Inaugural In-Game Event

Civilization 7 Prioritizes Quality-of-Life Enhancements

To address player feedback and enhance the overall gaming experience, Firaxis Games has announced a postponement of Civilization 7's (Civ 7) first in-game event. In a February 28, 2025 development roadmap update, Firaxis detailed their plans for the next update.

Update 1.1.0, launching March 4, 2025, on PC and consoles (with a separate Nintendo Switch release), will focus on quality-of-life improvements. The planned "Natural Wonder Battle" event has been moved to a later update to allow for this focused development. Firaxis stated, "Although our first in-game Event*, Natural Wonder Battle, was originally planned for Update 1.1.0 on March 4, events are now being postponed to a later update to allow us more time to prioritize quality-of-life improvements for players worldwide. We’ll share more details about the first in-game event once we’re ready."

Since its early access release, Civ 7 has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing concerns about certain features, particularly the user interface (UI). Firaxis acknowledges this feedback, stating, "We are aware of and looking into feedback on the game's UI," and adding, "We're continuing to make improvements to Civilization 7, and appreciate you taking the time to drop your feedback."

Update 1.1.0 Directly Addresses Community Feedback

Update 1.1.0 directly addresses community concerns. While full patch notes will be released closer to launch, Firaxis has highlighted key improvements: a new free natural wonder, the Bermuda Triangle; significant UI adjustments; substantial changes to the Modern Age's Cultural Legacy Path and Victory conditions, including improved AI performance in achieving Cultural Victory.

This update also marks the release of the first half of the paid Crossroads of the World Collection. Firaxis clarifies, "Players who own either of those editions, or have purchased the Crossroads of the World Collection separately, will receive this content automatically with Update 1.1.0."

Next Major Update Scheduled for March 25, 2025

Further UI improvements are slated for the next major update on March 25, 2025 (subject to change). Firaxis emphasizes the ongoing commitment to UI refinement, stating, "Ongoing improvements to the User Interface continues to be a top priority for the development team. The updates being introduced on March 25 are just one part of a much larger plan that aims to improve the UI over the next several months."

Beyond March, Firaxis plans to introduce features such as a "one more turn" option extending gameplay beyond the Modern Age, auto-explore functionality, new map sizes (excluding Switch), enhanced multiplayer support, and more. They conclude, "We’re in the process of scoping the work necessary to bring these priorities to the game as soon as we can. Some of these will be delivered as early as April (subject to change), though many will take longer to develop, test, and deploy. As always in development, plans can change and we'll have more details to share here in the weeks and months ahead as plans solidify. We appreciate your continued patience in the meantime!"

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates!