Civilization 7 News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII marks the latest chapter in the iconic 4X strategy series. Dive into this page to keep yourself updated with all the latest news and developments surrounding the game.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ In response to community feedback, Firaxis has delayed the launch of Civilization VII’s first in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, originally set for March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This move aims to allow time for critical quality-of-life enhancements.

Read more: Civilization 7's First In-Game Event Postponed for Quality-of-Life Improvements

February 26, 2025

⚫︎ Civilization VII is now accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enhancing the gaming experience with cloud technology.

Read more: Civilization VII Now Available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis has collaborated with the current chief of the Shawnee tribe to authentically represent their culture in Civilization VII, as detailed in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Authentic Representation of the Shawnee Tribe in Civilization VII

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Despite its recent launch, Civilization VII has yet to surpass the concurrent player numbers of Civilization V or VI, according to Tyler Wilde of PC Gamer.

Read more: Civilization VII Struggles to Outpace Predecessors in Player Count

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ Following the release of the 1.0.1 Patch 1 for PC, Civilization VII now offers a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing players to enjoy multiplayer with console users.

Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Crossplay-Compatible Branch on Steam

February 13, 2025

Civilization VII has launched the New Settler's Hub, a dedicated resource for newcomers and beginners, filled with guides, videos, and tutorials to help players master the game.

Read more: Explore the Civilization VII New Settler's Hub

February 12, 2025

To expedite the rollout of their latest update addressing player feedback, Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console versions of Civilization VII.

Read more: Civilization VII Temporarily Disables Crossplay for Faster Updates

February 11, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII has officially launched on all platforms, with forthcoming updates based on early release feedback eagerly anticipated.

February 6, 2025

The Deluxe and Founders Editions of Civilization VII are now available to players across all platforms.

February 3, 2025

Firaxis has shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, promising new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges.

January 30, 2025

The Civ World Summit, set to be livestreamed on February 8, 2025, from XPERION Hamburg, will feature a live multiplayer showdown hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and popular Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey, in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV.

2024

October 8, 2024

Civilization VII introduces a groundbreaking gameplay mechanic where players can mix and match leaders and civilizations, adapting strategies as they progress through different eras. The Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, was among those highlighted.

Read more: Civilization VII: Mix and Match Leaders and Civilizations for Unique Strategies

June 8, 2024

The development of Civilization VII was officially announced during the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream.

Read more: Civilization VII Unveiled at Summer Games Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

2K hinted at an upcoming reveal at Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about the next installment in major franchises, including Civilization.

Read more: 2K Teases Major Franchise Reveal at Summer Game Fest 2024

2023

December 7, 2023

Despite the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a new mobile strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that the development of Civilization VII remains a priority.

Read more: Firaxis Confirms Uninterrupted Development of Civilization VII

February 2023

Firaxis announced they were working on a sequel to Civilization VI, following fan speculation sparked by a job listing for a narrative lead in 2021.