Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the latest addition to the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into the following page to keep up with all the latest news and updates on this much-anticipated game!

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, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This move aims 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 accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enhancing your gaming experience with seamless cloud gaming capabilities.

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

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis has set a new standard in game development by collaborating with the current chief of the Shawnee tribe to ensure accurate representation in Civilization VII, as highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Firaxis partners with the 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 its predecessors, Civilization 5 and 6, as reported by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer.

Read more: Civilization 6 still outpaces Civilization 7 in daily Steam players

February 17, 2025

⚫︎ The latest 1.0.1 Patch 1 for Civilization 7 introduces a crossplay-compatible branch on Steam, allowing PC players to enjoy multiplayer with console gamers.

Read more: Civilization VII introduces Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch

February 13, 2025

Civilization 7's official Twitter (X) account has unveiled the New Settler's Hub, a dedicated resource for beginners and newcomers, featuring guides, videos, and tutorials to help you master the game.

Read more: Explore the Official Civilization 7 New Settler's Hub

February 12, 2025

Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console versions of Civilization VII to expedite the release of a new patch addressing player feedback from the game's early and full launches.

Read more: Civilization 7's new patch temporarily disables crossplay to 'expedite updates to the PC'

February 11, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII has officially launched across all platforms, with Firaxis promising upcoming updates based on user feedback from the early release.

February 6, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now available for all players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Edition across all platforms.

February 3, 2025

Firaxis has shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII via an official Twitter (X) post, detailing new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges.

January 30, 2025

Firaxis announced that the Civ World Summit event will be livestreamed on February 8, 2025, from XPERION Hamburg in Germany. Hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and popular Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a live multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community, including The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.

2024

October 8, 2024

Civilization VII introduces a groundbreaking feature allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, enabling them to craft unique historical narratives. As the game progresses through different eras, players must adapt to evolving bonuses, civilizations, and strategies. Among the featured leaders is Tecumseh, the chief of the Shawnee tribe.

Read more: Civilization VII allows players to 'Mix and Match' Leaders and Civilizations

June 8, 2024

The development of Civilization VII was officially announced at the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream immediately following the main event.

Read more: Civilization VII announced at Summer Game Fest 2024

May 17, 2024

2K teased the reveal of the next installment in one of its most beloved franchises at the upcoming 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

Following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a new 4X mobile strategy game, concerns arose about the development of Civilization 7. Firaxis reassured fans that the development of Civilization 7 remains on track, stating, "As we announced earlier this year, Firaxis Games is actively developing the next iteration of the legendary Civilization franchise. We are collaborating with an external partner specializing in mobile social strategy games to develop Civilization: Eras & Allies."

Read more: Firaxis confirms ongoing development of Civilization 7 alongside Civilization: Eras & Allies

February 2023

Firaxis announced the development of a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI, following the discovery of a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021, which caught the attention of eagle-eyed fans.