Civilization VII got off to a rocky start, but in all honesty, so does seemingly every major game these days, and it’s bloody frustrating. However, at least with Civ, it is being actively updated to improve things, and update 1.1.0 is here!
The developers said that this is their first major update, and it includes both paid and free content, “with many of the free additions influenced by community feedback”.
They’ve also released extensive Update 1.1.0 notes, covering both the PC and console versions of the game, and their respective changes. This update largely focuses on bringing updates to the console version, as the PC version got these updates a little sooner. However, this does mean that cross-play between PC has been restored across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch as they’ll now be on version parity.
Geographic Society
“If you’ve been chasing a Geographic Society victory, you might have noticed some balance quirks. We made some key changes to improve how this victory feels and plays, including removing the chance for Artifacts to run out in the game, and making it harder for players to breeze through this path when no other players are aiming for this victory.”
Key Changes
- Explorer Units now cost more to slow down early rushes.
- Fewer Exploration Age artifacts spawn per continent, making competition for discoveries more strategic.
- Natural Wonders can now be studied for Artifacts – thanks to a new Mastery in the Natural History tech. Each player can collect these new Artifacts once per Natural Wonder.
- Additional Artifacts can be earned by completing the Future Civic (repeatable), providing new late-game opportunities.
- Additional AI and quality-of-life improvements around Geographic Society gameplay.
PC Update Notes
New Features
Modern Age Geographic Society Updates:
- Natural History Mastery now grants Explorers +1 Sight and the ability to gain artifacts from Natural Wonders.
- Completing Future Civic now grants +1 Artifact in the Modern Age.
- Completing Hegemony Civic now grants +1 Artifact when an Explorer researches Artifacts.
- Explorers have had their cost increased now that Artifacts can be acquired from more sources.
- Explorers can no longer create a new Dig site on top of an existing Dig site.
- The Continents lens has been updated to show Natural Wonders that can provide Artifacts.
- Hegemony has switched places with Militarism and now requires Nationalism and Globalism.
- Increased the number of Artifacts that are spawned on Tiny maps.
- Holy Cities can now be converted. Note that when players create their own Missionary Units, they will always follow the player’s chosen Religion.
A full list of updated PC features can be found here, or here.
Crossroads of the World Collection—DLC 1-3
Civilization VII’s Content Collections offer additional paid content to expand on the game’s foundation and open up new strategic possibilities for building your empire! Each of these bundles will include six distinct packs of paid content, including new leaders, civilizations, Wonders, and cosmetic bonuses. Buying a Content Collection gets you all six included packs, which will be deployed at different scheduled times according to our content roadmap.
Crossroads of the World DLC
From childhood, Ada Lovelace inspected the world through a scientist’s eyes. Forging a path between intellectualism and imagination, she applied her mathematical mind to the nineteenth century’s most cutting-edge experiments. Working with mechanical computers, which made calculations using gears and punch cards, she designed the first computer program, establishing the field of computing over a century before technology caught up to her vision.
- Attributes: Scientific, Cultural
- Unique Ability: Enchantress of Number: Cities receive increased Science per Age when you complete a Civic Mastery. This resets at the start of each Age. Gain Culture equal to a percentage of your total Science per turn when you complete a Technology Mastery.
- Agenda: Analytical Engine: Increase Relationship by a Small Amount for having the most Masteries. Decrease Relationship by a Small Amount for the leader with the least Masteries.
Great Britain
The sun never set on Great Britain‘s vast empire. Its territories spread across all continents, funneling raw materials from colonial holdings to the factories of the metropole. Foreign policy was conducted through economic strategy, extensive diplomacy, and the threat of war. The British navy dominated the seas, while at home, society found a new order amid the explosion of industry. Under Pax Britannica, the world followed Britain’s lead.
- Attributes: Economic, Expansionist
- Unique Ability: Workshop of the World: Buildings are a set percentage cheaper to produce or purchase. Converting Towns into Cities costs a set percentage more.
- Unique Civilian Unit: Antiquarian (Unique Explorer Unit)
- Unique Military Unit: Revenge (Unique Naval Unit)
- Associated Wonder: Battersea Power Station
Carthage
From humble colony to economic hegemony, Carthage rose from the shores of North Africa to dominate the Mediterranean Sea. Its sleek ships ferried goods and riches all over the known world, while at home, the city of Carthage was famed for its master craftsmen and deep agricultural knowledge. Competition with first Greece, then Rome, honed renowned generals and a powerful navy. But war was Carthage’s undoing, and the city was destroyed in 146 BCE.
- Attributes: Militaristic, Economic
- Unique Ability: Phoenician Heritage: Can only have one City. Towns cannot use Convert to City. When you create a Merchant or Colonist Unit, gain a copy of that Unit.
- Unique Civilian Unit: Colonist (Unique Settler Unit)
- Unique Military Unit: Numidian (Unique Cavalry Unit)
- Associated Wonder: Byrsa
Crossroads of the World DLC Added four new Natural Wonders
- Machapuchare – Tropical
- Mount Fuji – Grassland
- Vinicunca – Desert
- Vihren – Plains
