Civilization 7 Post-Launch Roadmap Reveals Free and Paid Content Updates for 2025

Firaxis Games unveiled the post-launch roadmap for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII during a recent livestream. The roadmap details substantial updates planned throughout 2025, including several DLC pack collections featuring new Leaders, Civilizations, and Natural Wonders. Alongside paid DLC, free content will be released via patches and events.

The first paid DLC, the Crossroads of the World Collection, is a two-part release. Part one (early March) includes Leader Ada Lovelace, four Natural Wonders, and the Carthage and Great Britain civilizations. Part two (late March) adds Leader Simon Bolivar and the Bulgaria and Nepal civilizations. Free content will also launch in early and late March, featuring new Natural Wonder events and Wonders like the Bermuda Triangle and Mount Everest.

Further paid DLC, the Right Rule Collection, is slated for summer 2025, bringing two new leaders, four new civilizations, and four New World Wonders. Additional free content and updates are planned from April through September. Firaxis promises continued post-launch support from October 2025 onward. Specific release dates are yet to be announced.

A developer diary blog post further details planned additions, including multiplayer team support, larger multiplayer lobbies, increased map variety, and modding tools. These features will be released as soon as possible, alongside bug fixes, balance changes, and quality-of-life improvements.

The livestream also showcased multiplayer gameplay, highlighting different victory strategies. A Q&A session addressed community questions.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launches February 11th for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Early access (Deluxe Edition, $99.99) begins February 6th.