Watch the Civilization VII developer panel from PAX West 2026!

In case you missed it, here’s our full panel from PAX West 2026! The team at Firaxis had a great time celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Civilization franchise and outlining all of the exciting things coming to Civ VII in the near future.

If you weren’t able to tune in or attend in-person, we were thrilled to announce the Arc of Tomorrow update, which will be free for all players when it arrives in 2027.* This massive update will include new civilizations, leaders, a brand-new Age, and more new or refined features along with it! We were also proud to unveil Civilization VII: Earthrise, the game's first paid, space-themed expansion that is expected to release next year as well.** 

Looking to the even nearer future first, there’s also new content coming to Civilization VII later this month with Update 1.5.0. This update includes the long-awaited Earth map with True Start locations, in addition to more new procedural map modes, UI updates, and new diplomacy options.

For more information on Arc of Tomorrow, Earthrise, and our other recent announcements, check out this info-packed article on the Civ site. And don't forget to add Earthrise to your wishlist to be notified as news drops!

*Base game required. This content is free for all owners of Civilization VII and will be delivered automatically in-game on release. Terms apply.

**Base game required. Some content requires unlocking via gameplay.