Civilization 7 devs confirmed plans for post-release support. This include paid and free content for continuation to iconic strategy game

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The creators of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII have disclosed their game development roadmap for 2025, which substantiates certain rumors regarding additional content.

The latest version of Civilization received its official Roadmap during a pre-release stream by Firaxis Games studio. But, there will be more streams about this game in the future. Notably, on February 8th, they announced the Civ World Summit, an epic multiplayer competition involving five prominent players of Sid Meier’s Civilization.

The key points from the latest article on the workings of Civilization 7, located on its official site, have been succinctly outlined. In this discussion, Ed Beach, the creative director of the franchise, delved into the post-launch victory conditions and development strategies for Civ 7.

At this event, not only did they introduce two additional figures (Himiko and Frederick II the Great), but Beach also offered advice to help kick off the initial campaign in Civilization VII.

Victories and Golden Legacies

Triumphs are closely tied with the Legacy Pathways, a fact we’ve learned from past developer broadcasts. These pathways are accessible across all three Eras, yet it is exclusively within the Modern Era that players can secure their selected victory.

In Civilization 7, you’re not confined to following just one Legacy Path. Instead, you can simultaneously work on multiple legacies. However, to meet all three milestones of a specific Legacy Path, you’ll be rewarded not only with a substantial gold bonus in a particular area (Golden Legacy), but also find it easier to attain the ultimate victory.

Each route concludes with a significant endeavor in its respective domain: for instance, the World Bank in economics, international expositions in culture, Operation Ivy in military operations, and the first human spaceflight in the realm of science.

Paid and free development of Civilization 7

Previously, the team at Firaxis Games highlighted that when Civilization 7 launches on February 11, it will mark just the start. Following the game’s release, players can anticipate a mix of paid and free content updates, along with recurring events much like those found in the sixth installment, on a monthly basis.

In March, the game is set to receive its significant update version 1.1.0, accompanied by the initial two expansion packs. Preliminary fan findings suggest that these DLCs will introduce four new civilizations – Carthage, Great Britain, Bulgaria, and Nepal, along with their respective leaders, namely Ada Lovelace and Simon Bolivar, each leading a pair of civilizations.

From April to September, we are expected to get two matching DLCs for the game, but their official details remain undisclosed. However, based on information from the Epic Games Store, it appears that Genghis Khan, Lakshmi Bai, Assyria, Dai Viet, Khazars, and Silla will be introduced to Civilization 7. In the interim, players can also look forward to exploring new events and natural wonders, such as the Bermuda Triangle.

Once more, fans exhibit a blend of emotions. On one hand, they’re elated by the news about the game’s prolonged development. However, their enthusiasm seems to wane when it comes to the upcoming DLC, scheduled for release shortly following the main game, as the developers have started to showcase it in promotional materials.

On February 11th, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will debut on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This indicates that the game has reached its final stage of development. Interestingly, it won’t be available through Game Pass, but it will join 17 other titles, including Humanity, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Avowed, in the GeForce Now library next month.

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2025-02-01 00:02