Welcome to the ultimate hub for all the latest updates on Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the newest installment in the iconic 4X strategy series! Dive into the following news articles to stay informed on everything happening in the world of Civilization VII.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII News
2025
February 28, 2025
⚫︎ In response to a challenging launch and subsequent fan feedback, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization VII's inaugural in-game event, the Natural Wonder Battle. Originally scheduled for March 4, 2025, the event has been rescheduled to March 25, 2025. This move aims to prioritize essential quality-of-life enhancements for a better player experience.
Read more: Civilization VII's First In-Game Event Postponed for Quality-of-Life Improvements
February 26, 2025
⚫︎ Civilization VII now supports cloud gaming through NVIDIA GeForce NOW, allowing players to enjoy the game seamlessly across different devices.
Read more: Civilization VII Now Available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW for Cloud Gaming
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ In a groundbreaking move, Firaxis has collaborated with the current chief of the Shawnee tribe to accurately represent their culture in Civilization VII, as highlighted 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, as reported by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer.
Read more: Civilization VI Outpaces Civilization VII in Daily Steam Players
February 17, 2025
⚫︎ Following the release of the 1.0.1 Patch 1 build for PC, Civilization VII now offers a crossplay-compatible branch, enabling players to enjoy multiplayer with console users.
Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch
February 13, 2025
Civilization VII has launched a dedicated New Settler's Hub on its official Twitter (X) page, designed to assist beginners and newcomers with guides, videos, and tutorials.
Read more: Civilization VII Launches New Settler's Hub for Beginners
February 12, 2025
Firaxis has temporarily disabled crossplay between PC and console for Civilization VII to focus on implementing updates based on player feedback from the game's early and full launches.
Read more: Civilization VII Temporarily Disables Crossplay for PC and Console to Expedite Updates
February 11, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII has officially launched on all platforms for all players, with upcoming updates planned to address user feedback from the early release.
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, featuring new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges.
January 30, 2025
Firaxis has 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 summit will feature a live multiplayer showdown among five 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 gameplay feature allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, enabling unique historical narratives. Leaders and civilizations evolve with the eras, requiring players to adapt their strategies. Among the featured leaders is Tecumseh, chief of the Shawnee.
Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Dynamic Leader and Civilization Mixing
June 8, 2024
Civilization VII was officially announced during the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream immediately following the main event.
Read more: Civilization VII Unveiled at Summer Games Fest 2024
May 17, 2024
2K teased the upcoming reveal of the next installment in one of its most beloved franchises at Summer Game Fest 2024. Speculation included 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 mobile 4X strategy game, concerns arose about the development of Civilization VII. Firaxis confirmed that the development of Civilization VII remains on track, while they collaborate with an external partner on the mobile game.
Read more: Civilization VII Development Continues Unhindered Amid Mobile Game Announcement
February 2023
Firaxis announced the development of a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI, spurred by a job listing for a narrative lead posted in 2021, which caught the attention of eagle-eyed fans.
