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Update 1.4.1 Hotfix - June 30, 2026 (Linux/Steam Deck)

Sid Meier's Civilization VII · published 30 Jun 2026, 17:02 UTC · build 23918914

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We’re deploying a hotfix specifically for console and Linux/Steam Deck players. This update primarily addresses a controller responsiveness issue, while also bringing over a few fixes that were previously released for desktop players.

Addressed a reported issue where the controller could lose functionality when choosing an Enhancer Belief.
Addressed a reported issue where Affirmation Traditions failed to appear under the Heian Traditions tab during game setup.
Heian’s quote now properly appears in the Civilization Details screen during New Game creation.
Improved mountain rendering to prevent texture pop-in when uncovering connected tiles.

If you’re still running into issues after this patch, please let us know through our Support portal.

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