Civilization 7 News

Sid Meier's Civilization VII: A News Roundup

This page keeps you updated on all the latest news regarding the newest installment in the legendary 4X strategy series, Sid Meier's Civilization VII!

2025

February 28, 2025: Firaxis Games has postponed Civilization VII's first in-game event, "Natural Wonder Battle," from March 4th to March 25th. This delay prioritizes crucial quality-of-life improvements following the game's launch.

Read more: Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed so Firaxis can 'prioritize quality-of-life improvements'

February 26, 2025: Civilization VII is now available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW, bringing cloud gaming to the series.

Read more: Civilization VII cloud gaming powered by NVIDIA GeForce NOW

February 20, 2025: Firaxis collaborated with the Shawnee Nation's chief to ensure authentic representation in Civilization VII, as highlighted in a recent 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Partnering with the Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII

February 20, 2025: Despite its recent release, Civilization VII's concurrent player count hasn't yet surpassed that of Civilization V or VI.

Read more: Civilization 6 still has more daily Steam players than Civilization 7

February 17, 2025: Following the 1.0.1 Patch 1 update, a crossplay-compatible branch is now available on PC, allowing players to connect with console players in multiplayer.

Read more: Civilization VII Steam Crossplay Compatible Branch Now Available

February 13, 2025: A new "New Settler's Hub" has launched on the official Civilization VII website, offering guides, videos, and tutorials for new players.

Read more: Official Civilization 7 New Settler's Hub

February 12, 2025: Crossplay between PC and console has been temporarily disabled to expedite the rollout of an update addressing player feedback.

Read more: Civilization 7's new patch temporarily disables crossplay between PC and console so Firaxis can 'expedite updates to the PC'

February 11, 2025: Civilization VII officially launched on all platforms. Further updates addressing early player feedback are planned.

February 6, 2025: Civilization VII launched for Deluxe and Founders Edition owners.

February 3, 2025: Firaxis revealed the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, including new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges.

January 30, 2025: The "Civ World Summit," a livestreamed multiplayer event featuring prominent community members, was announced for February 8th, 2025.

2024

October 8, 2024: Gameplay reveals showcased the ability to mix and match leaders and civilizations, creating unique historical scenarios. Leaders and civilizations will evolve across eras, requiring strategic adaptation.

Read more: Civ 7 Leaders and Civs Can Be “Mixed and Match” To Your Liking

June 8, 2024: Civilization VII was officially revealed during the Summer Game Fest 2024, with a new trailer and a developer livestream.

Read more: Summer Game Fest 2024 Won't Announce New Games

May 17, 2024: 2K teased the reveal of a major franchise sequel at Summer Game Fest 2024.

2023

December 7, 2023: Following the announcement of Civilization: Empires & Allies, a mobile strategy game, Firaxis confirmed that development of Civilization VII is ongoing and unaffected.

Read more: Civ 7 Development Reportedly Unhindered as Civilization: Eras & Allies Mobile Game is Announced

February 2023: Firaxis announced they were working on a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI.