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Civ 7 Crossroads of the World DLC | Predictions and What to Expect

Author : Jason Update : Feb 23,2025

Even before its official release, Civilization VII is expanding with the "Crossroads of the World" DLC, introducing new leaders, civilizations, and wonders. This article explores the DLC's contents and offers predictions for its features.

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New Additions to Civ 7

Civ 7 Crossroads of the World DLC | Predictions and What to Expect

Hot on the heels of the Deluxe Edition launch, Firaxis Games revealed its 2025 post-launch roadmap: the "Crossroads of the World" DLC. Included with the Deluxe and Founders' Editions, this DLC will release in two parts in early and late March 2025, adding two new leaders, four new civilizations, and four new natural wonders.

Ada Lovelace (Great Britain) and Carthage will debut in early March, alongside four new natural wonders. Simón Bolívar (Nepal and Bulgaria) will follow later that month.

Civ 7 Crossroads of the World DLC | Predictions and What to Expect

While specifics remain undisclosed, we can speculate based on historical context. These predictions are purely conjectural.

Ada Lovelace: Leader Ability, Attributes, and Agenda

Civ 7 Crossroads of the World DLC | Predictions and What to Expect

As the pioneering computer programmer, Ada Lovelace will likely be a science-focused leader. Her aristocratic background suggests bonuses related to the Codex and Specialist mechanics, currently unused by existing leaders. Combined with predicted Great Britain bonuses, she'll likely excel in science victories.

Simón Bolívar: Leader Ability, Attributes, and Agenda

Civ 7 Crossroads of the World DLC | Predictions and What to Expect

The "Liberator of America," Simón Bolívar, a veteran of the Civilization series, will likely favor a militarist/expansionist playstyle. Leveraging the new Commanders mechanic, his bonuses might focus on logistical advantages, contrasting with other Commander-focused leaders.

Carthage: Unique Bonuses, Unit, Infrastructure, and Wonder

Civ 7 Crossroads of the World DLC | Predictions and What to Expect

Given Carthage's historical wealth and trading prominence, it might specialize in Trade Route capacity and Culture bonuses from international trade, potentially synergizing with the Colossus wonder. This differentiates it from existing Antiquity Age naval civs.

Great Britain: Unique Bonuses, Unit, Infrastructure, and Wonder

Civ 7 Crossroads of the World DLC | Predictions and What to Expect

A Civilization staple, Great Britain will likely reflect its Industrial Era dominance with bonuses to naval production and trade. A production boost from Oxford University is also plausible.

Nepal: Unique Bonuses, Unit, Infrastructure, and Wonder

Civ 7 Crossroads of the World DLC | Predictions and What to Expect

Nepal's unique geography and history suggest bonuses related to mountainous terrain and military/cultural advantages. The specific wonder synergy remains uncertain.

Bulgaria: Unique Bonuses, Unit, Infrastructure, and Wonder

Civ 7 Crossroads of the World DLC | Predictions and What to Expect

Bulgaria's location at the crossroads of East and West might lead to bonuses in military, economy, and potentially social policies, possibly focusing on cavalry. Its Exploration Age placement hints at a design reflecting its post-Ottoman era.