Sid Meier's Civilization VII marks the latest chapter in the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into this page to keep up with all the latest news and developments surrounding the game.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII News
2025
February 28, 2025
⚫︎ In response to fan feedback after a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization 7’s first in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, from March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This move aims to prioritize crucial 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
⚫︎ Gamers can now enjoy Sid Meier's Civilization VII through NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming service, expanding the ways players can experience the game.
Read more: Civilization VII cloud gaming powered by NVIDIA GeForce NOW
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Firaxis has set a new benchmark in cultural representation by collaborating directly with the current chief of the Shawnee tribe for their inclusion in Civilization VII, as detailed in the latest 2K Foundations video.
Read more: Partnering with the Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Despite its recent release, Civilization 7 has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of Civilization 5 or 6, as reported by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer.
Read more: Civilization 6 still has more daily Steam players than Civilization 7
February 17, 2025
⚫︎ Following the release of the 1.0.1 Patch 1 build for PC, Civilization 7 now offers a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing players to engage in multiplayer mode with console users.
Read more: Civilization VII Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch Now Available
February 13, 2025
Civilization 7 has introduced a dedicated New Settler's Hub for beginners and newcomers, featuring guide articles, videos, and tutorials to help players get started with the game.
Read more: Official Civilization 7 New Settler's Hub
February 12, 2025
Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console for Civilization VII to hasten the rollout of the latest update, which addresses feedback from both early and full game launches.
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 is now available across all platforms for all players, with promises of upcoming updates based on user feedback from the early release.
February 6, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII has been launched for players with the Deluxe and Founders Edition across all platforms.
February 3, 2025
Firaxis shared a detailed 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, highlighting new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges planned for the game.
January 30, 2025
Firaxis announced the Civ World Summit event, set to be livestreamed on February 8, 2025, from XPERION Hamburg in Germany. Hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey, in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the event features a live multiplayer showdown of Civilization VII with notable community members such as The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.
2024
October 8, 2024
Civilization VII introduces a novel gameplay mechanic where players can mix and match leaders and civilizations, allowing for dynamic historical narratives. This feature sees leaders and civilizations evolving through the game's eras, requiring players to adapt strategies continually. 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
During the Summer Games Fest 2024, Civilization VII was officially revealed to be in development, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream.
Read more: Summer Game Fest 2024 Won't Announce New Games
May 17, 2024
2K teased an upcoming reveal at Summer Game Fest 2024 of the next installment in one of their most beloved franchises, sparking speculation about a sequel 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
Amidst the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a 4X mobile strategy game, 2K confirmed that the development of Civilization 7 remains on track. Firaxis is partnering with a mobile game specialist to develop the new mobile title while continuing work on the next mainline Civilization game.
Read more: Civ 7 Development Reportedly Unhindered as Civilization: Eras & Allies Mobile Game is Announced
February 2023
Firaxis announced they were working on a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI, following fan speculation sparked by a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021.
