Civilization 7 QoL Improvements Prioritized Over First In-Game Event

Civilization 7's highly anticipated first in-game event is taking a backseat to prioritize crucial quality-of-life improvements. Read on to learn more about the upcoming update and the future of Civ 7.

Firaxis Games Delays Civilization 7's Inaugural In-Game Event

Civilization 7 Focuses on Quality-of-Life Enhancements

Firaxis Games announced on February 28, 2025, that Civilization 7 (Civ 7)'s first in-game event, "Natural Wonder Battle," will be postponed. This decision allows the team to concentrate on much-needed quality-of-life improvements. Their development roadmap outlines the plan for the next update.

Update 1.1.0, launching March 4, 2025, on PC and consoles (with a separate Nintendo Switch release), will omit the planned event. Firaxis explained the postponement, stating, "Although our first in-game Event*, Natural Wonder Battle, was originally 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, Civ 7 has received mixed reviews, with several features, particularly the user interface (UI), falling short of expectations. Acknowledging this feedback, Firaxis previously stated, "We are aware of and looking into feedback on the game's UI," adding, "We're continuing to make improvements to Civilization 7, and appreciate you taking the time to drop your feedback."

Update 1.1.0 Directly Addresses Community Feedback

Update 1.1.0 directly addresses community feedback and suggestions. While complete patch notes will be released upon launch, Firaxis has previewed key improvements:

• The addition of a new natural wonder, the Bermuda Triangle, available to all players.
• Significant UI adjustments to address player concerns.
• Substantial changes to the Modern Age's Cultural Legacy Path and Victory, enhancing AI performance in achieving Cultural Victories.
• The release of the first half of the paid Crossroads of the World Collection (automatically granted to owners of relevant editions or the collection itself).

Next Major Update Scheduled for March 25, 2025

Further UI enhancements are slated for the next major update on March 25, 2025 (subject to change). Firaxis emphasizes the ongoing commitment to UI improvement, stating, "Ongoing improvements to the User Interface continues 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."

Beyond March, Civ 7's development roadmap includes: a "one more turn" feature extending gameplay beyond the Modern Age, auto-explore functionality, new map sizes for PC and consoles (excluding Switch), multiplayer improvements, and more.

Firaxis concluded, "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!"

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Stay tuned for the latest Civilization 7 news!