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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
1.5.0|Sep 14, 2026
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Civ VII Developer Video - September 2026 | Update 1.5.0

3/5 Moderate

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

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Key Changes

  • 1New True Start Location (TSL) Earth map starting in the Antiquity Age
  • 2Hall of History DLC adds leaders Elizabeth I and George Washington
  • 3Three new civilizations added: Babylon, Gauls, and England
  • 4Improved map generation for Terra Incognita and Shuffle maps
  • 5Diplomacy updates regarding alliance maintenance during wartime
  • 6Faster map loading and generation performance optimizations
  • 7More varied resource placement across all map types

All Changes

🗺️Maps(3)

  • newTrue Start Location Earth: New True Start Location Earth map allows empires to start at their historic capital locations in the Antiquity Age.
  • changeTerra Incognita: Updated with improved map generation for increased randomness and replayability.
  • changeShuffle: Updated with improved map generation for increased randomness and replayability.

👑Factions(5)

  • newElizabeth I: New leader added via the Hall of History Collection.
  • newGeorge Washington: New leader added via the Hall of History Collection.
  • newBabylon: New civilization added via the Hall of History Collection.
  • newGauls: New civilization added via the Hall of History Collection.
  • newEngland: New civilization added via the Hall of History Collection.

🤝Diplomacy(1)

  • changeDiplomacy: Added new nuances to maintaining alliances when other leaders go to war.

⚙️Gameplay Systems(2)

  • changeResource generation: Resource generation updated to provide more varied placement across maps.
  • changeGameplay: General gameplay tweaks implemented.

🚀Performance(2)

  • fixOptimized map loading speeds.
  • fixOptimized map generation speeds.

🖥️UI/UX(1)

  • changeUI: General UI improvements implemented.

Summary

Update 1.5.0 celebrates the series' 35th anniversary with a mix of free content and the paid Hall of History Collection.

New Maps and Generation

The update introduces the True Start Location (TSL) Earth map, allowing players to start in the Antiquity Age at their civilization's historical capital. Additionally, the Terra Incognita and Shuffle maps have been updated with improved generation algorithms to enhance randomness and replayability.

Hall of History DLC

The paid Hall of History Collection adds two iconic leaders, Elizabeth I and George Washington, alongside three civilizations: Babylon, the Gauls, and England.

Systems and Performance

Diplomacy has been updated with new nuances for maintaining alliances during wartime. Technical improvements include faster map loading and generation speeds, more varied resource placement, and general UI/gameplay refinements.

← OlderFrom the Devs: True Start Location Earth MapSep 9, 2026Newer →Update 1.5.0 Notes - September 15, 2026Sep 15, 2026

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