"Civilization 7: Latest Updates and News"

Get the latest updates on Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the newest installment in the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into the detailed news below to stay informed about all the exciting developments.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ In response to fan feedback and a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization 7's first in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, from March 4 to March 25, 2025. This move allows the team to prioritize essential quality-of-life enhancements.

Read more: Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed to focus on 'quality-of-life improvements'

February 26, 2025

⚫︎ Exciting news for cloud gamers! Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now compatible with NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enhancing your gaming experience with seamless cloud play.

Read more: Civilization VII now available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW for cloud gaming

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis sets a new standard in cultural representation by collaborating with the Shawnee tribe's current chief to authentically depict their culture in Civilization VII. This initiative was showcased 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 7 has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of Civilization 5 or 6, according to a report by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer.

Read more: Civilization 6 maintains higher daily Steam player counts than Civilization 7

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ A new update brings good news for multiplayer fans! Civilization 7's latest patch, 1.0.1, introduces a crossplay-compatible branch on Steam, allowing PC players to enjoy multiplayer with console users.

Read more: Civilization VII introduces crossplay-compatible branch on Steam

February 13, 2025

Civilization 7 has launched the New Settler's Hub, a comprehensive resource for beginners and newcomers. This dedicated page offers guides, videos, and tutorials to help new players master the game.

Read more: Civilization 7 launches New Settler's Hub for beginners

February 12, 2025

To address player feedback and expedite updates, Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console for Civilization 7.

Read more: Civilization 7 temporarily disables crossplay to prioritize PC updates

February 11, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is officially available across all platforms. Stay tuned for upcoming updates reflecting player feedback from the early release.

February 6, 2025

Civilization VII is now accessible to players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Edition across all platforms.

February 3, 2025

Firaxis shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, detailing new wonders, expansions, DLCs, updates, events, and challenges post-launch.

January 30, 2025

Mark your calendars! The Civ World Summit event is set to be livestreamed on February 8, 2025, from XPERION Hamburg, Germany. Hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and popular Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a thrilling multiplayer showdown between renowned community members including The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.

2024

October 8, 2024

Civilization VII introduces an innovative gameplay feature allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, offering a dynamic experience where leaders and civs evolve with the eras. The Shawnee chief, Tecumseh, is among the highlighted leaders.

Read more: Civilization VII introduces dynamic 'mix and match' leaders and civilizations

June 8, 2024

Civilization VII was unveiled at the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream following the main event.

Read more: Civilization VII revealed at Summer Games Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

2K hinted at the reveal of the next iteration in one of its major 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

Despite the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile 4X strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that development on Civilization 7 remains unaffected. They are collaborating with an external partner specializing in mobile social strategy games for the new mobile title.

Read more: Firaxis assures continued development on Civilization 7 alongside mobile game

February 2023

Firaxis announced their work on the next installment in the Civilization series, spurred by a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021.