Sid Meier's Civilization VII marks the latest entry in the iconic 4X strategy series. Dive into our comprehensive coverage to stay updated on all the latest news and developments!
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 in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle, from March 4 to March 25, 2025. This move allows the team to focus on essential quality-of-life enhancements.
Read more: Civilization 7's First In-Game Event Postponed for Quality-of-Life Improvements
February 26, 2025
⚫︎ Civilization VII now supports cloud gaming through NVIDIA GeForce NOW, enhancing accessibility and performance for players.
Read more: Civilization VII Enhances Gameplay with NVIDIA GeForce NOW
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Firaxis has set a new standard by collaborating directly with the Shawnee tribe's chief for their representation in Civilization VII, as detailed in the latest 2K Foundations video.
Read more: Firaxis Partners with Shawnee Tribe for Authentic Representation in Civilization VII
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Despite its recent launch, Civilization VII has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of Civilization V or VI, according to a report by Tyler Wilde of PC Gamer.
Read more: Civilization VI Maintains Higher Daily Steam Players Than Civilization VII
February 17, 2025
⚫︎ With the release of the 1.0.1 Patch 1, Civilization VII now features a crossplay-compatible branch on Steam, enabling players to enjoy multiplayer with console users.
Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Crossplay-Compatible Branch on Steam
February 13, 2025
Civilization 7's official Twitter (X) page announced the launch of the New Settler's Hub, a dedicated resource for beginners, featuring guides, videos, and tutorials to help new players navigate the game.
Read more: Civilization 7's New Settler's Hub: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering the Game
February 12, 2025
Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console for Civilization VII to expedite the deployment of a new update addressing early feedback.
Read more: Civilization 7 Temporarily Disables Crossplay to Expedite Updates
February 11, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII has officially launched across all platforms, with promises of upcoming updates based on user feedback from the early release.
February 6, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now available to players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Editions across all platforms.
February 3, 2025
Firaxis unveiled the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, highlighting new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges post-launch.
January 30, 2025
Firaxis announced that the Civ World Summit event will be livestreamed on February 8, 2025, from XPERION Hamburg, Germany. Hosted by Sarah Engel and PotatoMcWhiskey in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a multiplayer showdown among prominent Civilization community members.
2024
October 8, 2024
Civilization VII introduces a groundbreaking gameplay mechanic allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, enabling unique historical narratives. This feature includes dynamic shifts in leaders and civilizations as eras progress, with Tecumseh of the Shawnee tribe among the highlighted leaders.
Read more: Civilization VII: Mix and Match Leaders and Civilizations for Unique Gameplay
June 8, 2024
During Summer Games Fest 2024, Civilization VII was officially revealed to be in development, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream.
Read more: Civilization VII Revealed at Summer Games Fest 2024
May 17, 2024
2K teased the reveal of the next installment in one of its major franchises at Summer Games Fest 2024, sparking speculation about potential sequels to BioShock, Borderlands, or Mafia.
Read more: 2K Teases Major Franchise Reveal at Summer Games Fest 2024
2023
December 7, 2023
Despite the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a new mobile strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that Civilization VII's development remains unaffected, with the mobile game being developed in partnership with a specialist in mobile social strategy games.
Read more: Civilization VII Development Continues Unhindered Despite New Mobile Game Announcement
February 2023
Firaxis announced the development of Civilization VII following the discovery of a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021, signaling the start of work on the sequel to Civilization VI.