Sid Meier's Civilization VII Announces First Expansion: Earthrise
The paid expansion adds solar system missions, new civil engineering tools, and climate defenses across every Age, Firaxis said.
- At PAX West, Firaxis Games and 2K announced three major updates for Civilization VII, including Update 1.5.0, the free Arc of Tomorrow update, and the game's first paid expansion, Earthrise.
- Update 1.5.0 launches later this month for Civilization VII's 35th Anniversary, introducing the True Start Location Earth map, faster map generation, diplomacy tweaks, and UI upgrades.
- Launching in 2027, the free Arc of Tomorrow update adds the Atomic Age with expanded nuclear gameplay, new civilizations, and the return of leader Gandhi to the strategy game.
- Titled Earthrise, the first paid expansion focuses on the space race, enabling players to launch orbital missions around the Moon and deploy new civil engineering structures to combat natural disasters.
- Players can sign up to playtest Arc of Tomorrow content through the Firaxis Feature Workshop later this year before the full release rolls out in 2027.
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Civilization VII Unveils First Expansion "Earthrise" And Major Free Update
Prepare for liftoff in 2027.Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is currently celebrating 35 years of the series and developer Firaxis Games has shared a preview of what's ahead.In 2027, fans can look forward to Arc of Tomorrow - a free update for all Civ VII players introducing the Atomic Age and extending the game's playable span of history from the 1950s to 2050s.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
The paid expansion following the free update will bring solar system exploration, terrain modification, and the ability to reverse global warming.
We get news from Civilization VII, which has already premiered on Nintendo Switch and also on Nintendo Switch 2. The game was released on February 11, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mac and Linux. After learning about its editions, prices and trailers, as well as its announcement for Nintendo Switch 2, [...]
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