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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
1.4.1|Jun 30, 2026
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This Month in Civ: Update 1.4.1, Brush & Blade, and Steam Summer Sale

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

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Key Changes

  • 1New Hotseat mode for local multiplayer on the same device.
  • 2Brush and Blade DLC Part 1 adds leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi and two Japanese civilizations.
  • 3Reworked Governments, Celebrations, and Happiness systems for more impactful gameplay.
  • 4Archipelago map type reworked using Voronoi technology for organic randomness.
  • 5Four new Wonders: Seongsan Ilchulbong, Nachi Falls, Mireuksa, and Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace.
  • 6Toyotomi Hideyoshi's 'Great Unifier' ability grants attack bonuses but defense penalties.
  • 7Heian Japan civilization added with the 'Pure Land' ability for Breathtaking Tiles.
  • 8Sengoku Japan civilization added with the 'Shogunate' ability tied to Army Commander XP.
  • 9New profile customization options including a badge, banner, and title.
  • 10Steam Summer Sale offers 50% off Civilization VII until July 9.

All Changes

🎮Game Modes(1)

  • newHotseat: Added Hotseat mode, allowing for local multiplayer games with friends on the same device.

👑Leaders & Civilizations(8)

  • newToyotomi Hideyoshi: Added Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a new Militaristic and Cultural leader.
  • buffToyotomi Hideyoshi: Great Unifier ability increases damage dealt while attacking other civilizations' units.
  • nerfToyotomi Hideyoshi: Great Unifier ability increases damage taken while defending.
  • buffToyotomi Hideyoshi: Units heal additional HP while stationed on a Culture Building or Wonder.
  • newHeian Japan: Added Heian Japan as a Cultural and Diplomatic civilization for the Antiquity Age.
  • buffHeian Japan: Pure Land ability rewards players for each Improvement placed on a Breathtaking Tile.
  • newSengoku Japan: Added Sengoku Japan as a Militaristic and Diplomatic civilization for the Exploration Age.
  • buffSengoku Japan: Shogunate ability grants Culture, Science, and Influence per point of Army Commander XP.

⚙️Gameplay Systems(3)

  • changeGovernments: Reworked Governments to be a more central part of the empire across different Ages.
  • changeCelebrations: Reworked Celebrations to feel more challenging and meaningful.
  • changeHappiness: Reworked Happiness to have a more widespread impact across Governments and Celebrations.

🗺️Maps(1)

  • changeArchipelago: Reworked the Archipelago map type using Voronoi technology to create more random and organic layouts.

🏛️Wonders(4)

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

🎨Cosmetics(3)

  • newProfile Customization: Added a new profile badge.
  • newProfile Customization: Added a new profile banner.
  • newProfile Customization: Added a new profile title.

🛒Community & Store(1)

  • changeSteam Summer Sale: Civilization VII is 50% off during the Steam Summer Sale from June 25 to July 9.

📅Coming Soon(4)

  • newYi Sun-sin: Yi Sun-sin leader will be added in Brush and Blade Part 2 later this summer.
  • newGoryeo: Goryeo civilization will be added in Brush and Blade Part 2 later this summer.
  • newJoseon: Joseon civilization will be added in Brush and Blade Part 2 later this summer.
  • changePeace Deal negotiations: Developers are investigating improvements to Peace Deal negotiations for a future update.

Summary

Update 1.4.1

Update 1.4.1 introduces the highly requested Hotseat mode, allowing for local multiplayer on a single device. The update also features a significant rework of the Archipelago map type using Voronoi technology to create more organic and random environments. Core gameplay systems including Happiness, Governments, and Celebrations have been overhauled to increase their impact on turn-to-turn decision-making.

Brush and Blade DLC Part 1

The first installment of the Brush and Blade DLC collection focuses on Japanese history. It introduces Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a new Militaristic and Cultural leader, alongside the Heian Japan (Antiquity Age) and Sengoku Japan (Exploration Age) civilizations. The DLC also adds four new Wonders and various profile customization options.

Future Updates

Looking ahead, Part 2 of the Brush and Blade collection will feature Korean history with leader Yi Sun-sin and the Goryeo and Joseon civilizations. Developers are also investigating improvements to Peace Deal negotiations based on community feedback.

← OlderBrush and Blade Collection - Part 1 now available!Jun 23, 2026Newer →Update 1.4.1 Hotfix - June 30, 2026 (Linux/Steam Deck)Jun 30, 2026

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