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Sid Meier's Civilization VII: A News Roundup

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

2025

February 28, 2025: Following a challenging launch, Firaxis has postponed Civilization VII's first in-game event, "Natural Wonder Battle," from March 4th to March 25th, 2025, to prioritize crucial quality-of-life improvements.

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 capabilities to players.

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 the latest 2K Foundations video.

Read more: Partnering with the Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII

February 20, 2025: According to PC Gamer's Tyler Wilde, Civilization VII's concurrent player count hasn't yet surpassed that of its predecessors, Civilization V and VI.

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

February 17, 2025: Following the release of Patch 1.0.1, a crossplay-compatible branch is now available on PC, allowing players to engage in multiplayer with console users.

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 Twitter (X) page, offering resources for new players, including guides, videos, and tutorials.

Read more: Official Civilization 7 New Settler's Hub

February 12, 2025: Firaxis temporarily disabled crossplay between PC and console to expedite the rollout of a new 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: Sid Meier's Civilization VII officially launched across all platforms. Updates based on early access feedback are forthcoming.

February 6, 2025: Civilization VII launched for players who purchased the Deluxe and Founders Editions.

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 livestream event featuring a multiplayer showdown between 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 narratives. Leaders and civilizations will evolve across eras, requiring players to adapt their strategies.

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 developer livestream.

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

May 17, 2024: 2K teased the reveal of a new installment in one of its major franchises at the upcoming Summer Game Fest 2024.

Read more: Summer Game Fest and Tokyo Game Show Reveal Details of 2024 Summer Game Events

2023

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

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

February 2023: Firaxis officially announced its work on a sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization VI.