Upcoming Civilization 7 Update Set for March 4 Release

Firaxis Games is keeping the momentum going for Civilization 7 by unveiling a slew of new updates set for March 2025. After rolling out multiple patches based on player feedback since its early-access period before its official launch on February 11, the developer is keen on addressing player concerns and enhancing the overall experience.

Players eagerly welcomed Civilization 7, the first in the series to debut in nearly ten years. It saw a remarkable surge in interest, hitting over 80,000 concurrent users on Steam the day after its release. Despite favorable nods from critics, a segment of the player base, especially on Steam, voiced their dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the turn-based strategy game. This has led to a “Mixed” rating from over 25,000 reviews, with only half being positive. Trying to remedy initial missteps, Firaxis released a substantial patch on day one and has been actively working to address ongoing issues.

Recently, Firaxis laid out an ambitious roadmap highlighting updates scheduled for March 2025 and beyond. The initial Update 1.1.0 coming on March 4 promises significant UI improvements—an area players have been vocal about. The patch will also introduce new content and gameplay changes, like the Bermuda Triangle as a new natural wonder, adjustments to the Modern Age’s Cultural Legacy Path and Victory, multiplayer fixes, and more. Crossplay will once again be enabled between consoles and PC, after being temporarily turned off for efficiency in patch delivery. Meanwhile, the anticipated Natural Wonder Battle event, originally set for this update, has been delayed to prioritize these changes first.

But that’s not all. On March 25, players can look forward to even more enhancements with the 1.1.1 patch. This update will introduce a Quick Move feature, allow for the customization of commanders and city names, add Mount Everest as a new natural wonder, and further refine the UI. It’s also when the remaining parts of the Crossroads of the World Collection DLC will become available. Looking forward, Firaxis has expressed plans for incorporating new features like additional resource types, research queueing, multiplayer teams, modding support, and more into future patches.

Firaxis’s ongoing dedication to refining Civilization 7 is undoubtedly promising for the game’s future. However, only time will tell if these efforts successfully woo back players who were initially disappointed by the game’s state at launch.