Civilization VII's Update: Playable In 2025

Firaxis Games Unveils Post-Launch Roadmap for Civilization VII

Firaxis Games recently detailed the post-launch roadmap for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII during a livestream event. The roadmap outlines substantial updates planned for 2025, including several DLC packs and free content updates.

Paid DLC will arrive in two parts, collectively known as the Crossroads of the World Collection. Part one, launching in early March, features Leader Ada Lovelace, four Natural Wonders, and the Carthage and Great Britain civilizations. Part two, releasing in late March, includes Leader Simon Bolivar and the Bulgaria and Nepal civilizations. Free content updates, including new Natural Wonder events and Wonders themselves (Battle event and Bermuda Triangle in early March; Marvelous Mountains event and Mount Everest in late March), are also slated for March.

Later in the year, the Right Rule Collection will launch in the summer, adding two new leaders, four new civilizations, and four New World Wonders. Additional free content and updates are planned between April and September. Firaxis has committed to continued post-launch support from October 2025 onward. Specific release dates for all announced content are yet to be revealed.

Further details, including plans for multiplayer improvements (team additions, larger lobby sizes, map variety), and modding tools, were shared in a developer diary blog post. These features are planned for release as soon as possible. The diary also highlights upcoming bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements.

The livestream also showcased multiplayer gameplay, demonstrating diverse victory strategies. A Q&A session addressed community questions.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launches February 11th for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Early access begins February 6th with the Deluxe Edition.