Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the latest addition to the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into this page to stay updated with all the latest news and developments about the game!
Sid Meier's Civilization VII News
2025
February 28, 2025
⚫︎ After facing some initial challenges at launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization 7's first in-game event, Natural Wonder Battle, from March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This postponement is to prioritize crucial quality-of-life improvements for a smoother gaming experience.
Read more: Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed to prioritize quality-of-life improvements
February 26, 2025
⚫︎ Exciting news for cloud gaming fans: Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now accessible via NVIDIA GeForce NOW, allowing for seamless gameplay across various devices.
Read more: Experience Civilization VII with NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Firaxis has made history by collaborating with the current chief of the indigenous Shawnee tribe to authentically represent their culture in Sid Meier's Civilization VII, as highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.
Read more: Authentic representation with the Shawnee Tribe 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, as reported by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer.
Read more: Civilization 6 still holds strong against Civilization 7 in daily Steam player counts
February 17, 2025
⚫︎ The latest update, Patch 1.0.1, introduces a crossplay-compatible branch on Steam for Civilization 7, enabling PC players to enjoy multiplayer mode with console gamers.
Read more: Civilization VII introduces Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch
February 13, 2025
Civilization 7 has launched a dedicated page for beginners, the New Settler's Hub, offering a wealth of resources including guide articles, videos, and tutorials to help newcomers navigate the game.
Read more: Civilization 7's New Settler's Hub: A beginner's guide to the series
February 12, 2025
Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console versions of Civilization VII to focus on expediting updates and addressing player feedback from the game's early and full launches.
Read more: Civilization 7's crossplay feature temporarily disabled to expedite updates
February 11, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII has been officially released across all platforms, with promises of upcoming updates to address early feedback from players.
February 6, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now available for players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Edition across all platforms.
February 3, 2025
Firaxis has unveiled the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, promising new wonders, expansions, DLCs, as well as updates, events, and challenges to keep the community engaged.
January 30, 2025
The Civ World Summit event is set to 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 thrilling multiplayer showdown among prominent members of the Civilization 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, offering the flexibility to rewrite history. As players progress through the eras, they'll encounter shifting leaders and civilizations, adapting to new strategies and bonuses. Among the featured leaders is Tecumseh of the Shawnee tribe.
Read more: Civilization VII's new 'Mix and Match' feature for leaders and civilizations
June 8, 2024
The development of Civilization VII was officially announced during the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a captivating 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 hinted at an upcoming reveal for one of their most beloved franchises at the Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about potential sequels for BioShock, Borderlands, or the Mafia series.
Read more: Anticipation builds for 2K's major franchise reveal at Summer Game Fest 2024
2023
December 7, 2023
Amid concerns about the development of Civilization 7 following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a 4X mobile strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that the development of Civilization 7 remains on track. They are collaborating with a mobile game specialist to develop Civilization: Eras & Allies, while continuing to focus on the next iteration of the Civilization franchise.
Read more: Firaxis assures continued development of Civilization 7 alongside mobile game
February 2023
Firaxis first hinted at the development of a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI after a job listing for a narrative lead was spotted in 2021, igniting excitement among fans.