Sid Meier's Civilization VII News

Hey, Civ fans! In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:

[h2]Update 1.1.0 is live for PC & Console! [/h2]
Update 1.1.0 is officially live for all platforms - our first major update for Civilization VII! 1.1.0 includes new content and game changes, with several changes directly based on your feedback. This update also brings console players back in sync with PC, restoring crossplay across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch.

Check out the full update notes here.


[h2]First Look: Ada Lovelace (Crossroads of the World DLC)[/h2]
Introducing Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer and a visionary in the field of science! If you’re ready to advance your society as Ada and leave your competition in the stone age, check out the latest Game Guide entry to the Civilization website for full details on her attributes and abilities.
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[h2]Civ Guides: Carthage & Great Britain (Crossroads of the World DLC)[/h2]
Welcome, Carthage and Great Britain, two Civs with impressive naval might! Set your sights wide with Exploration Age civ Carthage with its unique ability Phoenician Heritage, which limits you to one city, but gives you a copy of each Merchant and Colonist you train. Or, play as Modern Age civ Great Britain, and expand your empire far and wide with the unique ability Workshop of the World, which makes buildings cheaper to produce or purchase.

Check out their full details with the game guides for Carthage and Great Britain.
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[h2]Player Spotlight: Himiko by DocksEcky[/h2]


[h2]Feedback and More to Come[/h2]
If you are a new player or a seasoned veteran just looking to brush up on your Civ knowledge, hop over to our New Settlers Hub and check out the guides and tips available. As always, thank you for playing and sharing your feedback! Keep letting us know your thoughts in Discord and Steam forums. See you here next week, Civ fans!

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