Civilization 7's highly anticipated first in-game event is taking a backseat to prioritize crucial quality-of-life improvements. Read on to discover more about the upcoming update and the future of Civ 7.
Firaxis Games Delays Civilization 7's Inaugural In-Game Event
Civilization 7 Prioritizes Quality-of-Life Enhancements
Firaxis Games announced on February 28, 2025, that Civilization 7 (Civ 7)'s first in-game event will be postponed. This decision allows the team to focus on essential quality-of-life improvements. Their Development Roadmap, outlining plans for the next update, highlights this shift in priorities.
Update 1.1.0, launching March 4, 2025, on PC and consoles (with a separate Nintendo Switch release), will omit the planned "Natural Wonder Battle" event. Firaxis explained the postponement, stating, "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."
Mixed player reviews since early access, particularly concerning the UI, prompted this change. Firaxis acknowledged this feedback, stating, "We are aware of and looking into feedback on the game's UI," and "We're continuing to make improvements to Civilization 7, and appreciate you taking the time to drop your feedback."
Update 1.1.0 Addresses Community Feedback
Update 1.1.0 directly addresses community concerns. While full patch notes will be released with the update, Firaxis provided a preview:
- A new free natural wonder, the Bermuda Triangle, will be added.
- Significant UI improvements will be implemented, addressing player feedback.
- The Modern Age's Cultural Legacy Path and Victory conditions will see substantial changes, enhancing AI performance in achieving Cultural Victory.
- The first half of the paid Crossroads of the World Collection will be released simultaneously. Owners of relevant editions will receive this content automatically.
Next Major Update Scheduled for March 25, 2025
Further UI enhancements are planned for the next major update on March 25, 2025 (subject to change). Firaxis emphasized, "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."
Beyond March, future updates will include: a "one more turn" feature extending gameplay past the Modern Age, auto-explore functionality, new map sizes (PC and consoles, excluding Switch), multiplayer improvements, and more. Firaxis concluded, "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 available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Stay tuned for more Civilization 7 news!
