Firaxis has revealed a significant spring update for Civilization 7 that will restore the option to play as a single civilisation for the entire game—a feature many fans asked for after launch. The "Test of Time" patch arrives as the game approaches its one-year mark and follows a year of steady tweaks and content additions aimed at refining the experience. Developers say the upcoming changes will reshuffle some core systems and player choices.

  • Single-civ mode returns: The update brings back the classic idea of sticking with one civilisation from start to finish, rather than the current mid-to-late-game civ transitions.
  • Spring release window: Firaxis has targeted a spring rollout for the Test of Time update, timed near Civilization 7's first anniversary and after a string of post-launch patches.
  • System-wide adjustments: Expect gameplay and balance changes that could alter strategy and pacing; the studio frames the update as more than a simple tweak, affecting core progression and decision points.
  • Response to feedback: The team has been iterating regularly since launch to address community concerns and experiment with new ideas—this patch is a notable shift toward more familiar Civ structure.
  • Ongoing support promised: Firaxis continues to deliver updates, suggesting more content and refinements are likely to follow the spring release as player response comes in.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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