Discover the latest on Civilization 7's upcoming updates as Firaxis Games shifts focus from its first in-game event to essential quality-of-life enhancements. Dive in to see what's planned for the future of Civilization 7.
Firaxis Games Postpones First In-Game Event for Civilization 7
Firaxis Games has announced a strategic pivot for Civilization 7 (Civ 7), opting to delay the game's first in-game event to prioritize quality-of-life improvements. In an update shared on February 28, 2025, the development team outlined their roadmap, focusing on enhancing the player experience before introducing new events.
Update 1.1.0 is scheduled to roll out on March 4, 2025, for PC and consoles, with a separate release for Nintendo Switch. Originally, the "Natural Wonder Battle" event was set to launch with this update, but Firaxis has decided to postpone it. The team explained, "Although our first in-game Event, Natural Wonder Battle, was originally planned for Update 1.1.0 on March 4, events are now being postponed to a later update to allow us more time to prioritize quality-of-life improvements for players worldwide. We’ll share more details about the first in-game event once we’re ready."
Since its early access launch, Civilization 7 has received mixed reviews, with significant feedback centered around the game's user interface (UI). Acknowledging these concerns, Firaxis stated, "We are aware of and looking into feedback on the game's UI." They further assured players, "We're continuing to make improvements to Civilization 7, and appreciate you taking the time to drop your feedback."
Update 1.1.0 Will Address Community Feedback
The forthcoming Update 1.1.0 for Civ 7 aims to directly address the community's suggestions and feedback. While the complete update notes will be revealed at launch, Firaxis has already teased some key improvements.
Players can look forward to exploring a new natural wonder, the Bermuda Triangle, at no additional cost. The update will also bring much-anticipated UI enhancements to address player concerns. Additionally, there will be significant updates to the Modern Age's Cultural Legacy Path and Victory mechanics, with AI leaders becoming more adept at achieving a Cultural Victory.
Alongside these improvements, the first part of the paid Crossroads of the World Collection will be available. Firaxis noted, "Players who own either of those editions, or have purchased the Crossroads of the World Collection separately, will receive this content automatically with Update 1.1.0."
Next Major Update Slated for March 25, 2025
The development team at Firaxis is committed to ongoing enhancements, with the next major update planned for March 25, 2025, although this date may shift. The focus will continue to be on refining the game's UI, with Firaxis emphasizing, "Ongoing improvements to the User Interface continues to be a top priority for the development team. The updates being introduced on March 25 are just one part of a much larger plan that aims to improve the UI over the next several months."
Looking beyond March, Civilization 7 will continue to evolve with additional improvements and features. This includes the addition of a "one more turn" option to extend gameplay beyond the Modern Age, the introduction of auto-explore, new map sizes for PC and consoles (excluding Switch), enhancements to multiplayer support, and more.
Firaxis Games shared their commitment, stating, "We’re in the process of scoping the work necessary to bring these priorities to the game as soon as we can. Some of these will be delivered as early as April (subject to change), though many will take longer to develop, test, and deploy. As always in development, plans can change and we'll have more details to share here in the weeks and months ahead as plans solidify. We appreciate your continued patience in the meantime!"
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 is currently available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Civilization 7 by checking out our dedicated article below!
