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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII development and promotion

Overview

Firaxis Games has initiated promotional and developmental phases for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. To mark the franchise’s 35th anniversary, a limited-time free trial was made available on Steam through September 10, 2026, alongside a 50% discount on various editions available through September 17.

Following a period of mixed reception regarding the game’s three-era structure, developers released the ‘Test of Time’ update to allow players to maintain their original civilization throughout a campaign.

During a panel at PAX West, Firaxis and 2K detailed a roadmap for 2027, headlined by the ‘Arc of Tomorrow’ free update and the ‘Earthrise’ paid expansion. The ‘Arc of Tomorrow’ update will introduce the Atomic Age—a fourth era spanning from the 1950s to approximately 2050—featuring new technologies, civic principles, and nuclear warfare mechanics related to mutual assured destruction. This update will also include the return of the leader Gandhi, the ability to manage independent settlements as City-States, and new features such as modern urban architecture, the ‘Great Works of Film’ system, and multilateral diplomatic agreements.

The ‘Earthrise’ expansion will focus on space exploration, allowing players to manage space agencies and missions within the solar system. This expansion is expected to introduce environmental mechanics to address challenges such as global warming and natural disasters, as well as mechanics in the Antiquity and Exploration eras that allow players to map stars and alter imperial terrain.

In the immediate term, version 1.5.0 is expected later in September 2026. This update will include quality-of-life improvements, the ‘True Start Location: Earth’ map, new Voronoi maps, and enhancements to resource generation, diplomacy, and the user interface.

Entities

Firaxis Games · 2K · PAX West · Sid Meier’s Civilization VII · Steam

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Firaxis Games announces new updates and expansions for Civilization VII

    Firaxis Games announced upcoming updates for Civilization VII, including the ‘Arc of Tomorrow’ update which introduces an Atomic Age and the ‘Earthrise’ expansion focused on space and star mapping.

  2. 6 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 32 sources
    Firaxis and 2K announce new content for Civilization VII

    Firaxis and 2K announced new content for Civilization VII, including the free “Arc of Tomorrow” Atomic Age update and the “Earthrise” space exploration expansion, both arriving in 2027.

  3. 8 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources
    Civilization VII offered for free on Steam for one week

    Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is available for free on Steam until September 10 to celebrate the series' 35th anniversary, alongside a 50% discount and news of upcoming space-themed DLC.

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