Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI — patch notes and updates
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| Firaxis Anniversary Sale - Join the 30th Anniversary Celebration | 2026-04-30 | Firaxis Anniversary Sale May 1st represents a historic milestone for Firaxis Games: 30 years of crafting world-class strategy experiences. To mark three decades of excellence and the debut of a bold new studio identity, a special anniversary sale is now live on Steam. This event is a tribute to the studio’s history, offering deep discounts on the iconic titles that have defined the genre for a generation. From Sid Meier’s Civilization VI to the XCOM Ultimate Collection, fans can get legendary titles at significant savings.As Firaxis enters its next chapter, there has never been a better time to revisit the catalog that made them a powerhouse |
| Fresh Deals in Full Bloom: Save Big During the 2K Spring Sale | 2026-03-19 | Save Big During the 2K Spring SaleShake off the winter frost and grow your library with deep discounts on 2K’s biggest hits. From legendary strategy epics to high-octane shooters, there has never been a better time to jump into a new adventure.The 2K Spring Sale is arriving on Steam from March 19th to March 26th 2026, bringing a fresh season of savings across our catalog! As the days get longer, it’s the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with genre-defining 2K classics like BioShock and XCOM, or finally dive into the newest chapters of our biggest franchises. Grab the latest releases—including the tactical depth of Civilization VII, the may |
| 🚀 The 2K Publisher Sale* is LIVE! 🚀 | 2026-02-05 | The massive 2K Publisher Sale has officially started on Steam! For a limited time, grab great deals on your favorite blockbuster games and complete collections! 🔥 New Titles & Major Milestones:Dive into our latest hits and celebrate franchise milestones with great discounts:New Titles: Get Borderlands 4 (30% OFF), experience an all-new era of crime with Mafia: The Old Country (20% OFF), and hit the court with NBA 2K26 (67% OFF).1-Year Anniversary: Celebrate one year of world-building with Civilization VII at 40% OFF!10-Year Milestone: Gear up for the fight to reclaim Earth as we approach the 10th anniversary of XCOM 2 (look for amazing deals |
| Deck the Halls (and Your Library): 2K Holiday Sale* is On! | 2025-12-18 | Don't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country, NBA 2K26, Civilization VII, Risk of Rain 2, and many more incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s holiday sale and settle in for an extra cozy gaming season!Save 20% on Borderlands 4Save 10% on Mafia: The Old Country Save 67% on Risk of Rain 2Save 55% on NBA 2K26And many more! *Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Digital only. Sale ends 10:00 am PST on January 5, 2026. Terms apply. |
| Level Up Your Library: Black Friday Deals on the Best of 2K. | 2025-11-20 | Black Friday DealsDon't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, NBA 2K26, Civilazation VII, Risk of Rain 2, and other incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s biggest sale of the year and settle in for an extra cozy holiday season!Save 20% on Borderlands 4Save 10% on Mafia: The Old Country Deluxe EditionSave 67% on Risk of Rain 2*Sale ends 10:00am PST on December 4, 2025. Terms apply |
| The Firaxis Games Developer Sale is Here! | 2025-11-03 | It's time to build, conquer, and save the world! Dive into the incredible worlds of Firaxis with massive savings on some of their most iconic titles. Whether you're a grand strategy veteran or a tactical genius, there's a deal for you.The Firaxis Games Developer Sale is Here! Featured Deals : Civilization VII: Get started on your journey through history with 35% off the newest installment in the legendary series. The world awaits your rule! Civilization VI: Anthology: Experience the full saga of Civilization VI with a monumental 90% off. This is the most comprehensive way to play, including the base game and all released DLC. XCOM 2 Collectio |
| The 2K Autumn Sale! | 2025-09-29 | The 2K Autumn Sale!Save 30% on Sid Meier's Civilization VIISave 80% on Mafia TrilogySave 67% on Risk of Rain 2Save 80% on BioShock : The CollectionAnd more! Don't miss out on incredible deals on 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Autumn Sale!*Discount based on 2K's SRP. Sale ends 10:00am PST on October 6th, 2025. Terms apply. |
| Steam Summer Sale | 2025-06-26 | The 2K Summer Sale!Hot deals on hot games! Cool down with summer savings!Save 15% on Sid Meier's Civilization VII*Save 86% on NBA 2K25 Standard Edition*Save 95% on Borderlands 3*Save 80% on Mafia Trilogy*And more! Don't miss out on incredible deals on 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Summer Sale!*Discount based on 2K's SRP. Sale ends 10:00am PST on July 10, 2025. Terms apply.The 2K Summer Sale! |
| Civilization VII Update 1.2.2 – Jun 23 | 2025-06-23 | Hey Civ fans, Update 1.2.2 is rolling out now!We’ve been heads-down at Firaxis putting together a hefty update for you this June, packed with long-awaited features like Large and Huge Maps, expanded Advanced Game Options, and a community favorite: Steam Workshop support. This update also brings new Town Specializations, City-State Bonuses, Beliefs, balance changes, UI improvements, and yes – a very pettable Scout dog.For more context on what’s in this update, and what’s still being worked on beyond it, check out our recently released Update Check-In.We’re also trying something new with this update. You’ll notice a (★) icon next to select note |
| Civilization VII's Steam Workshop is here! | 2025-06-23 | Civilization VII's Steam Workshop is here!As part of Update 1.2.2, Steam Workshop support is now live in Civilization VII! With the Civ VII Workshop, you can modify your journey through the Ages in Civilization VII with user-made leaders, civs, maps, Narrative Events, and more, then share them with the Civ community and rate your favorites to help boost their visibility!There's a massive amount of talent, passion, and creativity in the Civ mod scene, so you're sure to find something exciting while browsing the Civ VII Workshop. Once you've found a mod you'd like to try, hitting the "Subscribe" button on that mod's page will automatically down |
| Today is the Final Day of the Aspyr Spring Sale! | 2025-03-19 | Today is the Final Day of the Aspyr Spring Sale! Only a few more hours left to save up to 95% off! Play and shop now! |
| The 2K Spring Sale! | 2025-03-13 | Don't miss out on incredible 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Spring Sale! Save 90% on Sid Meier's Civilization VI Save 70% on NBA 2K25 Standard Edition Save 67% on Risk of Rain 2 Also save big on the Mafia Trilogy and Borderlands Franchise titles! *Sale ends 10:00am PST on March 20, 2025. Terms apply 2K Spring Sale |
| Sid Meier's Civilization VII Out Now! | 2025-02-11 | Today's the day, Civ fans – Sid Meier's Civilization VII is available now! To the entire Civ community, thank you so much for joining us on this journey. We're honored and humbled to be starting this new chapter of Civ history with you, and this is just the beginning of our years-long commitment to Civilization VII. Thanks especially to everyone who has offered feedback and support in the days since Advanced Access began for Deluxe and Founders Edition owners. As we stated in our February 6 message to the Civ community, we're actively listening to all the feedback, and work is already underway on free updates to the game including a UI rework |
| Civ Streams: Launch Day Special - February 11, 2025 | 2025-02-11 | Hey, Civ fans! In celebration of Civilization VII’s launch day, the devs are hosting another Civ Stream! Join us on 2/11/2025 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST on the Firaxis Games Twitch channel, Civilization YouTube channel, or right here on Steam. We asked, and you answered: we’ll be diving into a game set in the Antiquity Age, as Machiavelli leading Rome. We'll also spend this stream answering top community questions, and talking through our top priorities based on your feedback. And, for those of you busy playing, the stream will be available to watch at any time on YouTube and Twitch. We hope to see you there! |
| Don't miss the Civ World Summit event on February 8! | 2025-01-30 | The worldwide launch of Sid Meier's Civilization VII is just a few weeks away, and we can't wait to see how you build the greatest empire the world has ever known! In any game of Civ VII, empires around the world are all vying for victory – so in the spirit of that global competition, we're hosting the Civ World Summit, a live Civ VII multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community! Don't miss this livestream happening February 8 at 5PM CET / 8AM PT / 11AM ET, broadcast live from the XPERION Hamburg in Germany, and hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah and famed Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey in partnership with Roc |
| This Week in Civ: Buganda, José Rizal, and Upcoming Livestreams | 2025-01-24 | In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week: Civ Reveal: Buganda Introducing Modern Age civ Buganda! Settle your empire nearby lakes and navigable rivers to receive powerful bonuses to Food and Culture, and boost Culture even further when pillaging enemies with Buganda’s unique ability. Check out the full game guide here. First Look: Jose Rizal Meet this hero of the Philippines, José Rizal! This leader reaps in benefits from narrative events, and increases the duration and happiness of Celebrations. Check out the latest Game Guide entry to the Civilization website for full details on his attribute |
| This Week in Civ: Catherine, Russia, and Siam | 2025-01-17 | In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week: Civ Reveals: Siam & Russia Siam and Russia have joined the Modern Age! Build unstoppable coalitions and spread suzerainship far and wide with Siam’s unique ability, Itsaraphab. Or, rake in Culture and Science as Russia, earning big bonuses from tundra tiles. Check out the full game guides for Siam and Russia. First Look: Catherine the Great Catherine the Great is back! Collect Great Works for bonuses to Culture, and easily accumulate both Science and Culture when you build your empire in the tundra. Check out the game guide here for Catherine. Dev Diary |
| Civ VI Monthly Challenge: One More Turn | 2025-01-15 | The new monthly challenge for Sid Meier's Civilization VI starts on January 15 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox! This new challenge can be attempted on Prince or Emperor difficulty. Each limited-time monthly challenge affords you an opportunity to test your skills as a specific leader in a unique scenario. The first time you successfully complete a challenge, you'll earn yourself a new in-game Hall of Fame Badge commemorating your impressive achievement! To play the current monthly challenge, go to the main menu in-game and click on the "Challenge of the Month" image in the rotating marquee for your desired difficulty level. N |
| This Week in Civ: Qing, French Empire, and Lafayette | 2025-01-10 | In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week: Civ Reveals: Qing & French Empire The two next Modern Age civs are here! As Qing China, utilize the powerful Gusa unit to gain strength in large numbers, and rake in gold with imports - at the cost of science. Or, as the French Empire, take advantage of the unique ability to choose the Celebration effects for any government. Check out the full game guides on Qing and French Empire for all the details. First Look: Lafayette Revolutionary and diplomat, Lafayette joins Civ VII with strengths in culture and diplomacy, and a powerful ability that grants an e |
| This Week in Civ: Ben Franklin, Harriet Tubman, and a Modern Age livestream! | 2024-12-20 | In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week: Civ Reveal: America Our second Modern Age civ, revealed! America is all about expansion and industry, raking in Gold with its unique ability, Frontier Expansion. Check out the full game guide for all the details. First Looks: Harriet Tubman & Benjamin Franklin Two American East Coast heroes take the stage! Harriet Tubman is primed to outwit enemies with speed and espionage, with a powerful ability to ignore movement penalties from dense vegetation. Or, choose diplomat and innovator Ben Franklin - boosting science, diplomacy, and production while managin |