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So, Firaxis Games just tossed out this big splash about Civilization 7’s update, right? And it’s like, brimming with stuff fans have been shouting for. You wouldn’t believe how stuffed with features this update is. They dropped this info bomb on a blog. Anyway, let’s dive into what’s up, or at least what caught my eye.
Civilization 7, launched back in Feb 2025—I know, odd that I still remember that—brings this whole epic saga into three distinct ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. You’re basically a legendary leader, roaming around, building cities, and possibly being a bit of a territorial conqueror—or maybe just making friends, who knows what mood strikes. Firaxis is really trying hard to keep this game gripping, and oh boy, they’ve got plans.
Now, the new update is rolling out mid-June, with version 1.2.2—just imagine that fanfare. You’ve got massive maps now! Like, GIANT ones where 10 civilizations can duke it out in single-player. In multiplayer? Eight. A neat setup, don’t ask me why the difference. Newfangled settings to fiddle with game start-ups, tweaking crises—sounds pretty intense, huh? AI difficulty gets a shift, so now you can push economic and combat stuff around. It’s like God mode but not really.
Wait, hold up. Where was I? Oh, yeah!
Totally new features are coming. You can toggle Legacy Paths, mess with this Crisis Picker tool, and even manipulate AI settings. And Steam Workshop support? At last! Modding paradise or something close. Ever thought a Resort Town would pop up in a strategy game? I didn’t, but here we are. Plus, they’ve got URBAN CENTER revamps (whatever those entail) that are meant to jack up gold and happiness. Libraries, too.
What did they do to Factory Towns, Fort Towns, and the lot? They’re getting little upgrades, seems like. And 24 – yes, you read that right – City State bonuses. Mind blown. More pantheons. A sprinkle of religious beliefs. It’s wild. So many tweaks, you can barely keep up if you blink.
Scrolling onward, they say more’s brewing for after June—like an Auto-explore feature (coming in July? Fingers crossed) and everyone keeps buzzing about this Hotseat Multiplayer thing. It’s happening, slowly but “actively,” they say.
Players are now bug-swatting, UI finessing, and just generally making life smoother. Pettable Scout Dogs, too. Honestly, someone’s getting promoted for that one. Anyway, so Firaxis is definitely on a roll with this. They’re plainly not sitting around, and neither should you. Go catch up, play, or daydream about it unless, like me, you blink and forget where you were reading.
But seriously, update 1.2.2 sounds like a game-changer. Adjust your calendars, kiddos!
