Firaxis has announced a major spring update for Civilization 7, describing it as expansion-sized and part of a broader 2026 program of reworks and free updates. The move aims to respond to mixed fan reaction since launch—critics praised some aspects while longtime players found the game too disruptive or lacking depth, despite a broadly positive critical score and Take-Two's upbeat outlook.

  • Spring 2026 will bring a large-scale update billed as comparable to an expansion, signaling a significant change in direction.
  • Firaxis plans multiple free updates throughout 2026 focused on reworks to core systems and balance based on player feedback.
  • The effort explicitly targets concerns that made parts of the community feel the game had become too disruptive or shallow.
  • Despite fan friction, Civilization 7 performed reasonably well with critics and retained publisher support, giving Firaxis room to revise and expand.

Source: Eurogamer

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