Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the latest addition to the legendary 4X strategy series! Explore the following page to stay up-to-date with all the exciting news and articles regarding this highly anticipated game.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII News
2025
February 28, 2025
⚫︎ In response to fan feedback after a challenging launch, Firaxis has decided to delay Civilization 7’s first in-game event, Natural Wonder Battle, from its original March 4, 2025, release date to March 25, 2025. This move is aimed at prioritizing crucial quality-of-life improvements.
Read more: Civilization 7's First In-Game Event Postponed for Quality-of-Life Enhancements
February 26, 2025
⚫︎ Civilization VII is now accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming service, enhancing the gaming experience for players everywhere.
Read more: Civilization VII Now Available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW for Seamless Cloud Gaming
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Firaxis has set a new standard in cultural representation by collaborating with the current chief of the Shawnee tribe for their portrayal in Sid Meier's 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
⚫︎ According to PC Gamer's Tyler Wilde, despite its recent release, Civilization VII has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of Civilization V or VI.
Read more: Civilization VI Still Outperforms Civilization VII in Daily Steam Player Counts
February 17, 2025
⚫︎ With the release of the latest 1.0.1 Patch 1 build for PC, Civilization VII introduces a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing players to enjoy multiplayer mode with console players.
Read more: Civilization VII Introduces Crossplay-Compatible Branch on Steam
February 13, 2025
Civilization VII's official Twitter (X) page announced the launch of the New Settler's Hub, a dedicated resource for beginners and newcomers to the series, featuring guides, videos, and tutorials.
Read more: Civilization VII Launches New Settler's Hub for Beginners
February 12, 2025
Firaxis has temporarily disabled the crossplay feature between PC and console for Civilization VII to expedite the release of a new update addressing player feedback from both early and full launches.
Read more: Civilization VII Temporarily Disables Crossplay for Faster PC Updates
February 11, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is officially launched across all platforms for all players, with promises of upcoming updates based on user feedback from the early release.
February 6, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is released across all platforms for those who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Edition.
February 3, 2025
Firaxis shared the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII via an official Twitter (X) post, detailing new wonders, expansions, DLCs, updates, events, and challenges following its release.
January 30, 2025
Firaxis 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 event will feature a live 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's gameplay reveals an innovative feature allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, offering a dynamic approach to rewriting history. As eras progress, leaders and civilizations will evolve, requiring players to adapt to new bonuses and strategies. The Shawnee chief, Tecumseh, was among the highlighted leaders.
Read more: Civilization VII Introduces 'Mix and Match' Leaders and Civilizations
June 8, 2024
The development of Civilization VII was officially announced at the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream scheduled immediately after the main event.
Read more: Civilization VII Officially Announced at Summer Games Fest 2024
May 17, 2024
2K teased the reveal of "the next iteration in one of its biggest and most beloved franchises" at the Summer Game Fest 2024, sparking speculation about 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 Civilization VII is in active development, while they are also collaborating with an external partner for the mobile game.
Read more: Firaxis Confirms Unhindered Development of Civilization VII Amid Mobile Game Announcement
February 2023
Firaxis announced they were working on a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI, following fan speculation triggered by a job listing for a new narrative lead in 2021.
