Civilization VII's 2025 release marks a significant moment in gaming, and Firaxis' commitment to post-launch support ensures the excitement continues. This roadmap outlines the planned updates for Civ VII throughout 2025.
Civilization VII 2025 Roadmap
Here's a quick overview of what Civ VII players can expect this year:
| Timeline | Updates |
|---|---|
| Feb. 6 | Early Access launch for Deluxe and Founders Edition owners. |
| Feb. 11 | Global launch. |
| Early March | Crossroads of the World: Ada Lovelace, Carthage, Great Britain, and four new Natural Wonders. 1.1.0 Major Update, Natural Wonder Battle, and the Bermuda Triangle. |
| Late March | Crossroads of the World: Simon Bolivar, Bulgaria, and Nepal. 1.1.1 Update, Marvelous Mountains, and Mount Everest. |
| April to September | Right to Rule: Two new Leaders, four new Civilizations, and four new World Wonders. |
Civilization VII Free Updates
Firaxis will continuously refine Civ VII with free updates, incorporating player feedback to enhance the core gameplay experience. Initial updates will prioritize balance adjustments, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. Beyond that, the development team's top priorities include:
- Adding team functionality to multiplayer for cooperative play.
- Expanding multiplayer to eight players across all ages, refining the Distant Land system.
- Giving players the option to select starting and ending ages for single or double-age games.
- Introducing a wider variety of map types.
- Implementing hotseat multiplayer.
Please note that specific release dates for these features are not yet available. In addition to these updates, Firaxis has pledged to introduce in-game events and actively support the modding community.
This summarizes the current Civilization VII roadmap for 2025.
