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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Jun 23, 2026
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Brush and Blade Collection - Part 1 now available!

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

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Key Changes

  • 1New Leader: Toyotomi Hideyoshi
  • 2New Civilization: Heian Japan
  • 3New Civilization: Sengoku Japan
  • 4New Wonder: Mireuksa
  • 5New Wonder: Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace
  • 6New Wonder: Seongsan Ilchulbong
  • 7New Wonder: Nachi Falls
  • 8Upcoming Leader: Yi Sun-sin (Arriving later this summer)
  • 9Upcoming Civilization: Goryeo (Arriving later this summer)
  • 10Upcoming Civilization: Joseon (Arriving later this summer)

All Changes

👑Leaders(1)

  • newToyotomi Hideyoshi: Added Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a new playable leader.

🏛️Civilizations(2)

  • newHeian Japan: Added Heian Japan as a new playable civilization.
  • newSengoku Japan: Added Sengoku Japan as a new playable civilization.

🏗️Wonders(4)

  • newMireuksa: Added the Mireuksa Wonder.
  • newNirayama Reverberatory Furnace: Added the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace Wonder.
  • newSeongsan Ilchulbong: Added the Seongsan Ilchulbong Wonder.
  • newNachi Falls: Added the Nachi Falls Wonder.

📅Coming Soon(3)

  • changeYi Sun-sin: Announced Yi Sun-sin as an upcoming leader arriving later this summer.
  • changeGoryeo: Announced Goryeo as an upcoming civilization arriving later this summer.
  • changeJoseon: Announced Joseon as an upcoming civilization arriving later this summer.

Summary

Brush and Blade Collection Part 1

Update 1.4.1 launches the first installment of the Brush and Blade Collection, a paid DLC bundle for Civilization VII. This update introduces new content themed around Japanese history, including a new leader and two distinct civilizations.

New Leaders and Civilizations

Toyotomi Hideyoshi joins the roster as a new leader. Players can now also play as Heian Japan and Sengoku Japan, each offering unique gameplay styles tied to their respective historical eras.

New Wonders

Four new Wonders have been added to the game: Mireuksa, Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, Seongsan Ilchulbong, and Nachi Falls.

Upcoming Content

The second half of the Brush and Blade Collection is scheduled for release later this summer. This future update will include the legendary admiral Yi Sun-sin as a leader, alongside the Goryeo and Joseon civilizations.

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