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 throughout 2025, including several DLC packs and free content updates.
Paid DLC will arrive in two parts, collectively titled the Crossroads of the World Collection. Part one (early March) includes Leader Ada Lovelace, four Natural Wonders, and the Carthage and Great Britain civilizations. Part two (late March) adds Leader Simon Bolivar and the Bulgaria and Nepal civilizations. Free content, 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), will also launch in March.
Further paid DLC, the Right Rule Collection, is slated for summer 2025, featuring two new leaders, four new civilizations, and four New World Wonders. Additional free content and updates are planned from April through September. Firaxis promises continued support beyond October 2025. Specific release dates remain unannounced.
A developer diary blog post expands on these plans, highlighting upcoming features such as multiplayer team support, larger multiplayer lobbies, enhanced map variety, and modding tools. These additions will be rolled out "as soon as possible," according to the developers. The team also emphasizes addressing bugs, balancing gameplay, and implementing quality-of-life improvements through regular updates.
The livestream also showcased multiplayer gameplay, demonstrating diverse strategic approaches to victory. A Q&A session addressed community questions.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launches on February 11th for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Early access (Deluxe Edition) begins February 6th.
