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1.5.0|Sep 30, 2026
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This Month in Civ: PAX Recap, Update 1.5.0, and the future of Civ VII

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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.

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Key Changes

  • 1New handcrafted True Start Location (TSL) Earth map with historic capital starts
  • 2Hall of History DLC adds leaders George Washington and Queen Elizabeth I
  • 3Three new civilizations added: Babylon, England, and Gauls
  • 4Voronoi map variants introduced for Shuffle and Terra Incognita
  • 5New Radial Ruler map decoration tool added
  • 6Expanded diplomacy options and UI improvements
  • 7Navigable Rivers (Nile and Amazon) implemented on TSL Earth map
  • 8New achievements added for DLC leaders

All Changes

🗺️Maps(7)

  • newTSL Earth Map: Added True Start Location (TSL) Earth, a handcrafted Huge map with realistic geography and historic capital starts.
  • newNavigable Rivers: Implemented Navigable Rivers for the Nile and Amazon on the TSL Earth map.
  • changeNatural Wonders: TSL Earth map now includes seven Natural Wonders selected from a randomized pool.
  • changeTSL Earth Map: Magnified geography for Europe, Hawaii, and Japan on the TSL Earth map to enhance gameplay.
  • changeTSL Earth Map: Trimmed Tundra and empty Ocean tiles on the TSL Earth map.
  • newShuffle Map: Added Voronoi versions of the Shuffle map for more organic randomization.
  • newTerra Incognita Map: Added Voronoi versions of the Terra Incognita map.

👑Leaders & Civilizations(5)

  • newQueen Elizabeth I: Added Queen Elizabeth I as a cultural and economic leader focused on trade networks.
  • newGeorge Washington: Added George Washington as a diplomatic and expansionist leader who boosts Happiness through policy slotting.
  • newBabylon: Added Babylon as a playable civilization with unique mechanics.
  • newEngland: Added England as a playable civilization with unique mechanics.
  • newGauls: Added Gauls as a playable civilization with unique mechanics.

⚙️Gameplay Systems(1)

  • changeDiplomacy: Introduced additional diplomacy options for player interaction.

🖥️UI/UX(3)

  • newRadial Ruler: Added the Radial Ruler map decoration tool.
  • changeUser Interface: Implemented various general UI improvements.
  • newAchievements: Added new achievements specifically for DLC leaders.

📅Coming Soon(5)

  • newAtomic Age: Arc of Tomorrow update (2027) will add the Atomic Age, extending gameplay from the 1950s to 2050s.
  • newWarfare Systems: New gameplay systems for proxy warfare and nuclear delivery/defense coming in Arc of Tomorrow.
  • newDiplomacy: Diplomatic disarmament agreements and Mutually Assured Destruction mechanics announced for future update.
  • newSpace Exploration: Earthrise expansion (2027) will introduce space agencies and missions across the solar system.
  • newCivil Engineering: New terrain manipulation tools and civil engineering projects for natural disaster protection announced for Earthrise.

Summary

Update 1.5.0 & TSL Earth

The headline addition for Update 1.5.0 is the True Start Location (TSL) Earth map, a handcrafted Huge map featuring realistic geography, historic capital starts, and navigable versions of the Nile and Amazon rivers. The update also introduces Voronoi map variants for Shuffle and Terra Incognita to provide more organic randomized layouts.

Hall of History DLC

This new paid content collection adds two iconic leaders: Queen Elizabeth I (Cultural/Economic) and George Washington (Diplomatic/Expansionist). It also introduces three civilizations—Babylon, England, and the Gauls—each with unique mechanics, units, and infrastructure.

Future Content (2027)

Firaxis revealed the Arc of Tomorrow free update, which adds a fourth "Atomic Age" (1950s-2050s) featuring proxy warfare and nuclear systems. Additionally, the Earthrise expansion was announced, focusing on space agencies, solar system missions, and advanced terrain manipulation tools.

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