Civilization 7 Officially Gets a Major Sci
Key Points:
- Firaxis Games and 2K announced the first expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization 7, titled Earthrise, which will focus on the space race and civil engineering to combat natural disasters, launching in 2027.
- Before the expansion, three major updates will enhance the game, starting with update 1.5.0 later this month, introducing an Earth map, historically accurate civilization start locations, and quality-of-life improvements.
- The 2027 Arc of Tomorrow update will add a fourth Age called the Atomic Age, featuring urban architecture, new tech and civic trees, social policies, narrative events, and the addition of Civilization leader Gandhi.
- Earthrise expansion will bring cosmic gameplay elements across all Ages, including early solar system research, orbital missions, space agencies, and new civil engineering structures to address natural disasters and global warming.
- Fans can look forward to a mini-documentary on Civilization's legacy on Polygon's YouTube channel later this month, featuring a new interview with Sid Meier.