Firaxis, the developer behind Civilization 7, has announced a significant update, version 1.1.1, aimed at enhancing the gameplay experience of the recently released strategy game. This update comes at a time when Civilization 7 is seeing fewer players on Steam compared to its predecessors, Civilization 6 and the 15-year-old Civilization 5.
On Steam, Civilization 7 has achieved a 24-hour peak player count of 16,921, which falls short of the top 100 most-played games on the platform. In contrast, Civilization 5, which was released in 2010, has a 24-hour peak of 17,423 players. Meanwhile, Civilization 6, released in 2016, boasts a significantly higher 24-hour peak of 40,676 players, indicating that many fans are still loyal to the earlier installment.
In a Steam post, Firaxis detailed some of the key "additions and refinements" included in Update 1.1.1. These include:
- Quick Move Functionality
- New Natural Wonder Mount Everest
- Additional UI Updates & Polish
- Settlement & Commander Renaming
- And more!
Lead designer Ed Beach provided an in-depth overview of these changes in a video, referencing the full patch notes that are set to be released soon.
Civilization 7 Update 1.1.1 Patch Notes:
The Quick Move feature is now an optional setting that players can toggle in the game's menu. This allows units to move to their destination instantly, speeding up gameplay.
A new start position option has been added to map generation. For single-player games, the default setting is now Standard, which offers more varied and less predictable continents, reminiscent of Civilization 6. Multiplayer games retain the Balanced setting to ensure a level playing field with consistent maps.
Players can now rename settlements and commanders, adding a personal touch to their gameplay. Additionally, a new restart feature allows players to regenerate the map with new seeds while keeping their chosen leader and civilization.
UI enhancements include a city and town panel that remains open during purchases, new notifications for cities under attack, indicators for crises, and improved resource tooltips. The update also brings significant pacing changes to improve the overall flow of the game.
Alongside these updates, the Crossroads of the World Collection, a paid expansion, introduces new civilizations Bulgaria and Nepal, as well as the new leader Simón Bolívar, available from March 25.
Civilization 7's Reception and Future
Civilization 7 has stirred controversy among series veterans due to its new mechanics and has faced challenges on Steam, where it holds a 'mixed' user review rating and received a 7/10 from IGN. In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the negative feedback but expressed optimism about the game's future, suggesting that the "legacy Civ audience" would grow to appreciate it with more playtime. He described Civilization 7's early performance as "very encouraging."
For players looking to master the game, IGN offers comprehensive guides on achieving every victory in Civilization 7, understanding the major changes from Civilization 6, avoiding common mistakes, and exploring different map types and difficulty settings.
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