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Firaxis Announces Civilization 7 Free Update with Mysterious Encounters

Author : Blake Feb 23,2025

Firaxis Games Unveils Civ 7 Post-Launch Roadmap

Firaxis Games has revealed its post-launch roadmap for Civilization VII (Civ 7), detailing upcoming content following the game's February 11th release. The roadmap includes both paid DLC and free updates.

Civilization 7 Free Update Will Include Bermuda Triangle and Mount Everest

Paid DLC: Ada Lovelace and Simon Bolivar

The first wave of paid downloadable content will feature Ada Lovelace and Simon Bolivar as playable leaders. This DLC is slated for release in March, alongside other content.

Civilization 7 Free Update Will Include Bermuda Triangle and Mount Everest

Free March Updates: New Wonders and More

March will also see the release of free updates, including new content and features. Specific details are limited, but the updates will span various aspects of the game.

Civilization 7 Free Update Will Include Bermuda Triangle and Mount Everest

Future Content: Leaders, Civilizations, and Wonders

Beyond March, Firaxis plans to release additional content, including two more leaders, four new civilizations, and four world wonders. New events and challenges are also in the pipeline, though release dates remain unannounced. Further content drops are anticipated in October 2025 and beyond.

Planned Updates (No Release Dates):

Firaxis acknowledges several features that didn't make the initial launch but are currently in development:

  • Multiplayer team functionality
  • Expansion of multiplayer capacity to 8 players
  • Player selection of starting and ending ages
  • A wider variety of map types
  • Hotseat multiplayer mode

The roadmap promises a rich and expanding experience for Civ 7 players in the months and years to come.