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

Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

2025

February 28, 2025

⚫︎ After facing initial challenges at launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization 7's first in-game event, Natural Wonder Battle, originally scheduled for March 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025. This move is aimed at prioritizing essential 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

⚫︎ Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming platform, enhancing the gaming experience with seamless performance.

Read more: Civilization VII cloud gaming powered by NVIDIA GeForce NOW

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ Firaxis has set a new standard by collaborating closely with the Shawnee tribe's current chief to authentically represent their culture in Civilization VII, as highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Partnering with the Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII

February 20, 2025

⚫︎ According to Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer, Civilization 7 has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of its predecessors, Civilization 5 and 6, despite its recent launch.

Read more: Civilization 6 still has more daily Steam players than Civilization 7

February 17, 2025

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

Read more: Civilization VII Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch Now Available

February 13, 2025

Civilization 7's official Twitter (X) page announced the launch of the New Settler's Hub, a comprehensive resource for beginners with guides, videos, and tutorials.

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 focus on rolling out a significant update addressing player feedback from the game's early and full releases.

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 officially launched across all platforms, with upcoming updates promised in response to early release feedback.

February 6, 2025

Sid Meier's Civilization VII became available to Deluxe and Founders Edition owners across all platforms.

February 3, 2025

Firaxis shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII via an official Twitter (X) post, outlining 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, Germany. Hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah Engel and Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey, in partnership with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a multiplayer showdown between notable community members including The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.

2024

October 8, 2024

Civilization VII introduces a groundbreaking gameplay feature allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, creating unique historical narratives. As the game progresses through eras, players must adapt to changing bonuses, civilizations, and strategies, with Shawnee leader Tecumseh among those highlighted.

Read more: Civ 7 Leaders and Civs Can Be “Mixed and Match” To Your Liking

June 8, 2024

Civilization VII's development was officially unveiled during the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream.

Read more: Summer Game Fest 2024 Won't Announce New Games

May 17, 2024

2K hinted at revealing "the next iteration in one of [its] biggest and most beloved franchises" at the Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about potential sequels including Civilization VII.

Read more: Summer Game Fest and Tokyo Game Show Reveal Details of 2024 Summer Game Events

2023

December 7, 2023

Following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a 4X mobile strategy game, concerns arose about the development of Civilization 7. Firaxis reassured fans that Civilization 7 is actively being developed, while they partner with a mobile specialist for the new mobile title.

Read more: Civ 7 Development Reportedly Unhindered as Civilization: Eras & Allies Mobile Game is Announced

February 2023

Firaxis announced their work on Civilization VII following a job listing for a narrative lead spotted by fans in 2021, confirming the development of the sequel to Civilization VI.