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So, Firaxis Games is stirring the pot again with some fresh scoop on Civilization 7. I was just scrolling through, you know, not even looking for it, and stumbled upon a blog post about one of their juiciest updates yet. It’s supposedly jam-packed with all kinds of long-awaited bells and whistles, which, let’s face it, folks have been squawking for.
Now, Civilization 7, which slipped into the scene back in February 2025—yeah, count ’em, nine whole years after Civ 6—takes you on this wild ride through three ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. You know the drill: you put on your legendary leader hat, build cities, sprinkle some paper into technology, and see where the dice lands against other players. But enough of that, let’s get to the good stuff they’re teasing.
Oh right, there’s this image I saw—something about settlers and distant lands. It felt oddly poetic but kinda unrelated, or maybe that’s just me.
The infamous update 1.2.2, they’re saying, is set to drop on June 17. What’s the big hoo-ha about? Giant maps! Like, I’m talking humongous, letting you squabble with up to 10 civs in single-player. And for those who dig multiplayer, eight civs await your strategic genius. They’ve sprinkled in these advanced settings too, so you can tinker with crises and tweak the AI nuttiness. Finally, some control!
And speaking of control, they’re rolling out something called “Crisis Picker.” No clue how that plays out, sounds like a TV game show, right? But if you’re feeling ambitious, you can muck about with that.
They’re adding support for Steam Workshop—so, mod maniacs, rejoice! Plus, a bunch of city tweaks, like this fresh-faced Resort Town. But, uh, don’t hold your breath because some tweaks are minor.
Way I see it, they’ve finally wised up to the little things, like making the Scout Dog pettable. I mean, I didn’t know I needed that until I did. And they’re even promising bug fixes—cross your fingers!
Now, if you’re hanging around hoping for more, they’re cooking up an Auto-Explore feature slated for maybe July. Also, a Hotseat Multiplayer, but nobody’s whispering when that’s gonna be a thing.
In the grand scheme of Civ things, it’s a mishmash of tweaks, turns, and tangents. But hey, suppose that’s the chaotic beauty of it all.
