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 sorts of news articles regarding it!
Sid Meier's Civilization VII News
2025
February 28, 2025
⚫︎ Following a challenging launch that sparked backlash from fans, Firaxis has postponed Civilization 7's first in-game event, Natural Wonder Battle, from its original March 4, 2025, release date to March 25, 2025. The delay aims to accommodate crucial quality-of-life improvements.
Read more: Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed to prioritize quality-of-life improvements
February 26, 2025
⚫︎ Sid Meier's Civilization VII is now accessible through NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming service.
Read more: Civilization VII now available for cloud gaming on NVIDIA GeForce NOW
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ Firaxis has set a new benchmark by collaborating with the current chief of the indigenous Shawnee tribe to ensure accurate representation in Sid Meier's Civilization VII, as highlighted in the latest 2K Foundations video.
Read more: Firaxis partners with the Shawnee Tribe for authentic representation in Civilization VII
February 20, 2025
⚫︎ According to a report by Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer, Civilization 7 has yet to surpass the concurrent player counts of Civilization 5 or 6 despite its recent release.
Read more: Civilization 7 still trails behind Civilization 6 in daily Steam players
February 17, 2025
⚫︎ The latest 1.0.1 Patch 1 build for Civilization 7 on PC now includes a crossplay-compatible branch, allowing players to enjoy multiplayer mode with console users.
Read more: Civilization VII introduces crossplay-compatible branch on Steam
February 13, 2025
Civilization 7 has launched a dedicated New Settler's Hub on its official Twitter (X) page, offering a comprehensive resource for beginners, including guides, videos, and tutorials on how to play the game.
Read more: Civilization 7's New Settler's Hub: A guide for newcomers
February 12, 2025
Firaxis has announced that the crossplay feature between PC and console versions of Civilization VII will be temporarily disabled to facilitate the swift release of a new update addressing player feedback from the early and full launches.
Read more: Civilization 7 temporarily disables crossplay to expedite updates
February 11, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII has been officially launched across all platforms for all players, with forthcoming updates promised in response to user feedback from the early release.
February 6, 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII was officially launched across all platforms for players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Edition.
February 3, 2025
Firaxis unveiled the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, which includes new wonders, expansions, and DLC, as well as updates, events, and challenges, shared via an official Twitter (X) post.
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 renowned Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey, in partnership with Rocket Beans TV, the event will feature a live Civilization VII multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community, including The Spiffing Brit, ZeratoR, The Game Mechanic, Ursa Ryan, and Maurice Weber.
2024
October 8, 2024
Civilization VII introduces a groundbreaking feature allowing players to mix and match leaders and civilizations, enabling them to rewrite history and craft unique narratives. As the game progresses through different eras, both leaders and civilizations evolve, requiring players to adapt to new bonuses, civilizations, and strategies. Among the revealed leaders is the Shawnee's chief, Tecumseh.
Read more: Civilization 7 introduces customizable leaders and civilizations
June 8, 2024
Civilization VII was officially announced as being in development during the Summer Games Fest 2024, accompanied by a new trailer and a developer livestream immediately following the main SGF 2024 show.
Read more: Civilization VII announced at Summer Game Fest 2024
May 17, 2024
2K hinted at the upcoming reveal of the next iteration in one of its most iconic franchises at Summer Game Fest 2024, with early speculation pointing towards 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
After announcing Civilization: Empires & Allies, a new 4X mobile strategy game, concerns arose about the impact on Civilization 7's development. Firaxis confirmed that "As we announced earlier this year, Firaxis Games is actively developing the next iteration of the legendary Civilization franchise. We are collaborating with an external partner specializing in mobile social strategy games to develop Civilization: Eras & Allies."
Read more: Firaxis assures uninterrupted development of Civilization 7 alongside new mobile game
February 2023
Firaxis first announced they were working on a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI following fan speculation sparked by a 2021 job listing for a new narrative lead.
