Civ 7 DLC: What to Expect

While Civilization VII hasn't officially launched yet, Firaxis is already teasing two new leaders, civilizations, and numerous wonders in their upcoming Crossroads of the World DLC. Discover everything we know about this expansion and explore our predictions for its content.

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Upcoming Civ 7 DLC Introduces New Civilizations, Leaders, and Wonders

Shortly after announcing Civilization VII's Deluxe Edition - even before the standard version releases - Firaxis revealed their 2025 post-launch content roadmap. The Crossroads of the World DLC, included with Deluxe and Founders' Editions, will introduce two new leaders, four civilizations, and four natural wonders through two planned releases in March 2025.

The first wave in early March will feature Ada Lovelace leading Great Britain and Carthage, along with four natural wonders. Late March brings Simón Bolívar alongside Nepal and Bulgaria.

While Firaxis hasn't shared specific details about these new additions, we've analyzed historical evidence to formulate educated predictions. Please note these are speculative insights based on available information, with no intention to misrepresent any cultures.

Predicting Ada Lovelace's Leader Mechanics in Civilization VII

Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, celebrated as the world's first computer programmer for her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, will likely emerge as a science-oriented leader in Civ 7.

Given her aristocratic lineage as the daughter of poet Lord Byron and reformer Annabella Milbanke, we anticipate her abilities will interact with Specialist mechanics and the Codex system - currently unexplored territory among existing leaders.

When combined with Great Britain's expected civilization bonuses, Lovelace should provide players with a strong path toward scientific domination.

Simón Bolívar's Potential Playstyle in Civ 7

Simón Bolívar, the revolutionary leader known as "The Liberator" for his role in South American independence movements, makes his return to the Civilization franchise after appearing in Civ 6.

Historical records suggest Bolívar will likely adopt a militaristic expansionist strategy in Civ 7, leveraging the game's new Commanders system differently than Trung Trac - focusing on sustained momentum through logistical advantages rather than Commander specialization.

Carthage's Potential Civilization Traits

The ancient city-state of Carthage, famed Mediterranean trade hub before its downfall in the Punic Wars, will likely emphasize maritime commerce in Civ 7.

While sharing some thematic overlap with Aksum, we predict Carthage will specialize in trade route capacity and cultural benefits from international commerce, potentially receiving bonuses when constructing the Colossus wonder.

Great Britain's Expected Evolutionary Path

A Civilization staple since the series' inception, Great Britain will presumably appear as a Modern Age civilization accessible through the Normans or automatically with Ada Lovelace.

Expect bonuses reflecting Britain's industrial and naval supremacy, likely including production advantages tied to Oxford University and maritime activities befitting an island nation.

Nepal's Debut Civilization Mechanics

Making its franchise debut, Nepal will probably emerge as a Modern Age civilization given its historical development timeline.

Strategically positioned in the Himalayas, Nepal may offer unique mountain-based military advantages alongside cultural benefits, though its wonder synergy remains uncertain pending official details.

Bulgaria's First Civilization Appearance

Perfectly embodying the DLC's Crossroads theme, Balkan civilization Bulgaria joins the franchise for the first time.

As an Exploration Age civilization historically influenced by both Eastern and Western powers, Bulgaria may specialize in cavalry and economic traditions rather than direct trade benefits.

Natural Wonder Predictions for Crossroads DLC

The expansion won't include constructable wonders but introduces four natural wonders with passive tile yield bonuses following Civ 7's existing mechanics.

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