Discover the latest updates on Civilization 7, where Firaxis Games has decided to prioritize quality-of-life enhancements over launching the game's first in-game event. Dive in to understand what this means for the next update and what's on the horizon for this iconic strategy game.
Firaxis Games Postpones First In-Game Event for Civilization 7
Civilization 7 Focusing on Quality of Life Improvements
Civilization 7 (Civ 7) is set to delay its inaugural in-game event to focus on crucial quality-of-life improvements. On February 28, 2025, Firaxis Games released a development roadmap, outlining their plans for the game's upcoming update.
The much-anticipated Update 1.1.0 is slated for release on March 4, 2025, across PC and consoles, with a separate schedule for the Nintendo Switch. Originally, the update was set to include the "Natural Wonder Battle" event, but Firaxis has decided to push this back. They stated, "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 phase, Civilization 7 has received mixed reviews, with particular criticism aimed at the game's user interface (UI). Firaxis has acknowledged this feedback, previously noting, "We are aware of and looking into feedback on the game's UI." They further emphasized their commitment to ongoing enhancements, stating, "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
Update 1.1.0 is poised to tackle the community's suggestions and feedback head-on. While a detailed list of patch notes will be revealed at launch, Firaxis has given a sneak peek into what players can expect.
A new natural wonder, the Bermuda Triangle, will be added to the game at no extra cost. The eagerly awaited UI adjustments will also be part of this update, addressing the community's concerns about this crucial aspect of gameplay. Additionally, there will be notable changes to the Modern Age's Cultural Legacy Path and Victory mechanics, with AI leaders becoming more adept at achieving a Cultural Victory.
Coinciding with the update, the first part of the paid Crossroads of the World Collection will become available. Firaxis clarified, "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 journey of improvement continues with the next major update scheduled for March 25, 2025, though this date may be subject to change. The focus remains on enhancing the game's UI, as Firaxis stated, "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 the March updates, Civilization 7 is set to introduce a range of enhancements and refinements. These include a "one more turn" feature to extend gameplay beyond the Modern Age, auto-explore functionality, new map sizes for PC and consoles (excluding Switch), and improvements to multiplayer support, among others.
Firaxis elaborated, "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 informed about the latest developments by checking out our detailed articles on Civilization 7.
