Civilization 7 Roadmap Unveils Updates for 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 throughout 2025, including both paid DLC and free content updates.

The paid DLC will be delivered in collections. The "Crossroads of the World Collection" is a two-part release. Part one, launching in early March, includes Leader Ada Lovelace, four Natural Wonders, and the Carthage and Great Britain civilizations. Part two, arriving in late March, adds Leader Simon Bolivar and the Bulgaria and Nepal civilizations. Free content, including new Natural Wonder events and Wonders (Battle event and Bermuda Triangle in early March; Marvelous Mountains event and Mount Everest in late March), will also be released in March.

Further paid content, the "Right Rule Collection," is slated for release this summer, featuring two new leaders, four new civilizations, and four New World Wonders. Additional free content and updates are planned for April through 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.

Beyond the DLC, a developer diary highlighted additional planned features, including multiplayer team support, larger multiplayer lobbies, increased map variety, and modding tools. These features will be released as soon as possible, according to the developers. The diary also emphasized bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements via regular updates.

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

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