Sid Meier's Civilization VII marks the latest chapter in the iconic 4X strategy series. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of all the latest developments and announcements.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII News
2025
February 28, 2025
⚫︎ In response to fan feedback following a challenging launch, Firaxis has delayed Civilization 7's inaugural 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 prioritize quality-of-life improvements
February 26, 2025
⚫︎ Civilization VII is now accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enhancing your gaming experience with cloud gaming capabilities.
Read more: Civilization VII now available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW for cloud gaming
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Firaxis has collaborated with the current chief of the Shawnee tribe to authentically represent their culture 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
⚫︎ According to Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer, despite its recent launch, Civilization 7 has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of Civilization 5 or 6.
Read more: Civilization 6 maintains higher daily Steam players than Civilization 7
February 17, 2025
⚫︎ Following the release of the 1.0.1 Patch 1 for PC, Civilization 7 has introduced a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing players to enjoy multiplayer with console users.
Read more: Civilization VII introduces Steam crossplay-compatible branch
February 13, 2025
Civilization 7 has launched a dedicated New Settler's Hub for beginners, featuring guides, videos, and tutorials to help newcomers navigate the game.
Read more: Civilization 7 launches New Settler's Hub for beginners
February 12, 2025
Firaxis has temporarily disabled crossplay between PC and console for Civilization VII to streamline the rollout of a new update addressing player feedback.
Read more: Civilization 7's new patch temporarily disables crossplay to expedite updates
February 11, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now officially available on all platforms, with upcoming updates to address user feedback from the early release.
February 6, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII has been released for players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Edition across all platforms.
February 3, 2025
Firaxis has unveiled the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, including 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, Germany, will feature a Civilization VII 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 feature allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, with dynamic shifts as eras progress. This includes the introduction of Shawnee leader Tecumseh.
Read more: Civilization 7 introduces customizable leaders and civilizations
June 8, 2024
During the Summer Games Fest 2024, Civilization VII was officially announced, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream.
Read more: Civilization VII announced at Summer Games Fest 2024
May 17, 2024
2K hinted at revealing the next installment of one of its most beloved franchises at Summer Games Fest 2024, sparking speculation about potential sequels for BioShock, Borderlands, or the Mafia series.
Read more: 2K teases next installment reveal at Summer Games Fest 2024
2023
December 7, 2023
Following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile 4X strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that the development of Civilization 7 remains on track, working alongside an external partner specializing in mobile social strategy games.
Read more: Civilization 7 development continues despite new mobile game announcement
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 in 2021.
