How often does Sid Meier's Civilization VII get updated?

Sid Meier's Civilization VII receives updates approximately every 14 days.

Where can I find Sid Meier's Civilization VII patch notes?

You can find all Sid Meier's Civilization VII patch notes, changelogs, and updates at patched.gg/games/civilization-vii. Each update includes an AI-generated summary, impact rating, and key changes. Official patch notes are published at https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1295660.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Q: What was the latest Sid Meier's Civilization VII update?

The latest Sid Meier's Civilization VII update is "Cozy Up with 2K: The Autumn Sale is Live on Steam! Save Big Through Oct 8.*", released on Oct 1, 2026. It is rated 1/5 (Trivial) impact.

Firaxis Games / 2K

Strategy

The latest entry in the legendary 4X strategy franchise, guiding civilizations through distinct Ages of human history.

// PATCH HISTORY

1/5 TrivialOct 1, 2026

Cozy Up with 2K: The Autumn Sale is Live on Steam! Save Big Through Oct 8.*

2K Autumn Sale brings discounts to the Steam store through October 8, 2026.

3/5 ModerateSep 30, 2026

This Month in Civ: PAX Recap, Update 1.5.0, and the future of Civ VII

Update 1.5.0 introduces the handcrafted True Start Location Earth map and the Hall of History DLC featuring George Washington and Queen Elizabeth I.

2/5 MinorSep 30, 2026

Update 1.5.0 Hotfix | Civilization VII

Late-game stability improvements and guaranteed Treasure/Factory resource spawns alongside bug fixes for Elizabeth I and multiplayer softlocks.

4/5 SignificantSep 15, 2026

Update 1.5.0 Notes - September 15, 2026

True Start Location Earth map arrives alongside a new neutrality diplomacy mechanic and the Hall of History DLC featuring Elizabeth I and George Washington.

3/5 ModerateSep 14, 2026

Civ VII Developer Video - September 2026 | Update 1.5.0

True Start Location Earth map arrives alongside the Hall of History DLC, which introduces leaders Elizabeth I and George Washington plus three new civilizations.

3/5 ModerateSep 9, 2026

From the Devs: True Start Location Earth Map

PREVIEWCivilization VII introduces the True Start Location (TSL) Earth map, featuring a Huge-scale layout with Navigable Rivers and a new magnification system for island civilizations.

2/5 MinorAug 13, 2026

Update 1.4.2 Hotfix - August 13, 2026

Fixes for Silla's gold exploit, Dai Viet age transitions, and multiplayer turn-readying issues.

2/5 MinorJul 9, 2026

Update 1.4.1 – Hotfix 2 – July 9, 2026

AI opponents now declare war more frequently as intended, though Switch crossplay is temporarily disabled until version 1.4.2.

2/5 MinorJun 30, 2026

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

Hotfix for Linux and Steam Deck addressing controller lock-ups during Enhancer Belief selection and fixing missing Heian UI elements.

3/5 ModerateJun 30, 2026

This Month in Civ: Update 1.4.1, Brush & Blade, and Steam Summer Sale

Hotseat local multiplayer arrives alongside the Brush and Blade DLC featuring Toyotomi Hideyoshi and new Japanese civilizations.

3/5 ModerateJun 23, 2026

Brush and Blade Collection - Part 1 now available!

Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Heian Japan, and Sengoku Japan arrive in Civilization VII alongside four new Wonders as part of the Brush and Blade Collection.

4/5 SignificantJun 23, 2026

Update 1.4.1 – June 23, 2026

Hotseat local multiplayer and a massive Government system rework arrive alongside the Brush and Blade DLC featuring Toyotomi Hideyoshi and two Japanese civilizations.

3/5 ModerateMay 29, 2026

Share your thoughts on the Test of Time Update with us!

BETAPlay as a single civilization throughout the game, earn rewards via the new Triumphs system, and experience reworked Victory conditions.

3/5 ModerateMay 20, 2026

Get the leader Alexander the Great for FREE in Civilization VII!

Alexander the Great joins the base-game roster as a free leader in Update 1.4.0, bringing a focus on military conquest, production, and culture.

3/5 ModerateMay 19, 2026

Civilization VII's FREE Test of Time Update Out Now!

BETAPlay as a single civilization throughout history with the new Time-Tested civs feature, alongside a complete overhaul of the Victory and Legacy systems.

3/5 ModerateMay 19, 2026

Update 1.4.0 - Test of Time - Patch Notes

BETALead a single civilization through every Age with the new Time-Tested system, featuring a total rework of Victory conditions, the replacement of Legacy Paths with Triumphs, and the addition of Alexander the Great.

2/5 MinorApr 21, 2026

Update 1.3.2 - Steam macOS Hotfix - April 21, 2026

Critical macOS stability improvements and a fix for Military Aid stacking indefinitely after diplomatic actions end.

2/5 MinorApr 16, 2026

Update 1.3.2 – Patch 2 – Apr 16, 2026

AI turn crash fix and late-game performance optimizations alongside new 2K Teen Account support.

3/5 ModerateMar 3, 2026

Update 1.3.2 Patch 1 - Mar 3, 2026

Fixed Policy swapping when unlocking Civics and resolved a critical bug preventing Crisis Policy selection during Antiquity Crises.

3/5 ModerateFeb 10, 2026

A Week with Update 1.3.2: Share Your Feedback!

Gilgamesh returns as a free leader in Update 1.3.2, which also introduces the Appeal Lens and Nested Tooltips for improved UI navigation.

3/5 ModerateFeb 4, 2026

Get the leader Gilgamesh for FREE in Civilization VII!

Gilgamesh joins the roster as a free leader alongside anniversary profile cosmetics and unique alliance-based gameplay mechanics.

4/5 SignificantFeb 3, 2026

Update 1.3.2 Notes – Feb 3

Gilgamesh returns as a free leader alongside a major Coastal Raid rework, a new Appeal system with Happiness levels, and the introduction of nested tooltips.

Quick Stats

Last update: Oct 1, 2026
Platforms: pc, playstation, xbox, nintendo, mac, mobile

Official Source

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