Sid Meier's Civilization VII: A Comprehensive News Roundup
This page provides a chronological overview of news and updates regarding the release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
2025
- February 28, 2025: Firaxis delays the "Natural Wonder Battle" in-game event from March 4th to March 25th to prioritize quality-of-life improvements following a challenging launch.
Read more: Civilization 7 Event Postponed for Quality Improvements
- February 26, 2025: Civilization VII is now available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW's cloud gaming platform.
Read more: Civilization VII on NVIDIA GeForce NOW
- February 20, 2025: Firaxis collaborates with the Shawnee Nation's chief to ensure accurate representation in the game, as highlighted in a 2K Foundations video.
Read more: Firaxis Partners with Shawnee Tribe for Authentic Representation
- February 20, 2025: Civilization VII's concurrent player count has yet to surpass that of its predecessors, Civilization V and VI.
Read more: Civ 7 Player Count Lags Behind Previous Titles
- February 17, 2025: A crossplay-compatible branch is released on Steam, enabling PC players to engage in multiplayer with console players.
Read more: Civilization VII Steam Crossplay Branch Released
- February 13, 2025: A "New Settler's Hub" is launched, offering resources for new players, including guides and tutorials.
Read more: Official Civilization 7 New Settler's Hub Launched
- February 12, 2025: Crossplay between PC and console is temporarily disabled to expedite the rollout of an update addressing player feedback.
Read more: Civilization 7 Crossplay Temporarily Disabled for Update
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February 11, 2025: Civilization VII officially launches on all platforms.
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February 6, 2025: Early access launch for Deluxe and Founders Editions.
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February 3, 2025: Firaxis unveils the 2025 roadmap for Civilization VII, including new wonders, expansions, DLC, updates, events, and challenges.
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January 30, 2025: Announcement of the Civ World Summit livestream event featuring prominent Civ community members.
2024
- October 8, 2024: Gameplay reveals the ability to mix and match leaders and civilizations, creating unique historical narratives. Tecumseh, the Shawnee chief, is highlighted as a leader.
Read more: Mix and Match Leaders and Civilizations in Civ 7
- June 8, 2024: Civilization VII is officially revealed during the Summer Game Fest 2024, with a new trailer and developer livestream.
Read more: Civilization VII Officially Revealed
- May 17, 2024: 2K teases the reveal of a major franchise sequel at the upcoming Summer Game Fest.
Read more: 2K Teases Major Franchise Reveal
2023
- December 7, 2023: Concerns regarding the impact of the new mobile game, Civilization: Empires & Allies, on Civ VII development are addressed. Firaxis confirms that development continues on both projects.
Read more: Civ 7 Development Continues Alongside Mobile Game
- February 2023: Firaxis officially announces work on a Civilization VI sequel following earlier job postings.
