Civilization 7 will prioritize quality-of-life improvements over its first in-game event, leading to a postponement of the event. Dive into the details of the upcoming update and what's planned for the future of Civilization 7.
Firaxis Games Postpones First In-Game Event for Civilization 7
Civilization 7 (Civ 7) is set to delay its first in-game event to focus on essential quality-of-life enhancements. Firaxis Games shared an update on February 28, 2025, outlining their Development Roadmap and what players can expect in the next update for Civ 7.
Update 1.1.0 is scheduled for release on March 4, 2025, across PC and consoles, with a separate release date for Nintendo Switch. Originally, the update was to include the game's first in-game event, "Natural Wonder Battle." However, Firaxis Games announced, "Although our first in-game Event, Natural Wonder Battle, was originally planned for Update 1.1.0 on March 4, events are now being postponed to a later update to allow us more time to prioritize quality-of-life improvements for players worldwide. We’ll share more details about the first in-game event once we’re ready."
Since its early access launch, Civ 7 has received mixed reviews, with particular criticism aimed at the game's UI. Firaxis Games has acknowledged this feedback, stating, "We are aware of and looking into feedback on the game's UI." They further added, "We're continuing to make improvements to Civilization 7, and appreciate you taking the time to drop your feedback."
Update 1.1.0 Will Address Community Feedback
The upcoming Update 1.1.0 for Civ 7 will focus on addressing community feedback and suggestions. While the full update notes will be released at launch, Firaxis Games has provided a preview of what players can anticipate.
A new natural wonder, the Bermuda Triangle, will be available for players to explore at no additional cost. The much-anticipated UI adjustments will also be implemented, addressing player concerns and feedback. Additionally, there will be significant updates to the Modern Age’s Cultural Legacy Path and Victory, with AI leaders becoming more adept at achieving a Cultural Victory.
Alongside the update, the first part of the paid Crossroads of the World Collection will be released. According to the post, "Players who own either of those editions, or have purchased the Crossroads of the World Collection separately, will receive this content automatically with Update 1.1.0."
Next Major Update Slated for March 25, 2025
The next major update for Civ 7 is scheduled for March 25, 2025, though this date may be subject to change. This update will continue to focus on enhancing the game’s UI, as Firaxis Games stated, "Ongoing improvements to the User Interface continues to be a top priority for the development team. The updates being introduced on March 25 are just one part of a much larger plan that aims to improve the UI over the next several months."
Looking beyond the March updates, Civ 7 plans to introduce further improvements and refinements. These include a "one more turn" feature to extend gameplay beyond the Modern Age, auto-explore functionality, new map sizes for PC and consoles (excluding Switch), enhancements to multiplayer support, and more.
Firaxis Games noted, "We’re in the process of scoping the work necessary to bring these priorities to the game as soon as we can. Some of these will be delivered as early as April (subject to change), though many will take longer to develop, test, and deploy. As always in development, plans can change and we'll have more details to share here in the weeks and months ahead as plans solidify. We appreciate your continued patience in the meantime!"
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