Civilization 7 QoL Updates Take Priority Over First Event

Civilization 7 will postpone its supposed first in-game event due to the team opting to focus on quality-of-life improvements. Read on to learn more about the next update for Civilization 7 and what's in store for the future.

Firaxis Games Postpones First In-Game Event for Civilization 7

Civilization 7 (Civ 7) will delay its first in-game event to prioritize the implementation of essential quality-of-life improvements. Firaxis Games shared an update on February 28, 2025, featuring a Development Roadmap that outlines upcoming plans for Civ 7.

Update 1.1.0 is set to launch on March 4, 2025, across PC and consoles, with a different release schedule for Nintendo Switch. Originally, the game's first in-game event, "Natural Wonder Battle," was planned for this update. However, Firaxis Games announced, "Although our first in-game Event, Natural Wonder Battle, was initially planned for Update 1.1.0 on March 4, events are now being postponed to a later update to allow us more time to prioritize quality-of-life improvements for players worldwide. We'll share more details about the first in-game event once we're ready."

Since its early access release, the game has received mixed reviews, particularly regarding its user interface (UI). Firaxis Games has acknowledged this feedback, stating, "We are aware of and looking into feedback on the game's UI." They further added, "We're continuing to make improvements to Civilization 7, and appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback."

Update 1.1.0 Will Address Community Feedback

The upcoming update for Civ 7 will focus on addressing community suggestions and feedback. While the full list of update notes will be available upon release, Firaxis Games has provided a sneak peek of what fans can expect.

A new natural wonder, the Bermuda Triangle, will be available for players to discover for free. The update will also include highly anticipated UI adjustments, addressing players' concerns and feedback. Additionally, there will be significant changes to the Modern Age's Cultural Legacy Path and Victory, with AI leaders better equipped to achieve a Cultural Victory.

Alongside the update, the first half of the paid Crossroads of the World Collection will be released. According to the post, "Players who own either of those editions, or have purchased the Crossroads of the World Collection separately, will receive this content automatically with Update 1.1.0."

Next Major Update Slated for March 25, 2025

Continuing the focus on improving Civ 7, the next major update is scheduled for March 25, 2025, though this date is subject to change. This update will continue to enhance the game's UI, as Firaxis Games stated, "Ongoing improvements to the User Interface continue to be a top priority for the development team. The updates being introduced on March 25 are just one part of a much larger plan that aims to improve the UI over the next several months."

Looking beyond the March updates, Civ 7 is set to introduce further enhancements and refinements. These include a "one more turn" feature to allow players to continue playing past the end of the Modern Age, auto-explore functionality, new map sizes for PC and consoles (excluding Switch), and improvements in multiplayer support, among others.

Firaxis noted, "We’re in the process of scoping the work necessary to bring these priorities to the game as soon as we can. Some of these will be delivered as early as April (subject to change), though many will take longer to develop, test, and deploy. As always in development, plans can change, and we'll have more details to share here in the weeks and months ahead as plans solidify. We appreciate your continued patience in the meantime!"

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