Amid Civilization 7's Ongoing Issues, A New Patch Launches Today Without Planned Event

Firaxis is focused on quality-of-life improvements with Sid Meier's Civilization VII, resulting in a previously announced in-game event being pushed back to a future date. As such, it's not included alongside the new patch rolling out today, which brings UI improvements and the reintroduction of cross-play between PC and consoles to the strategy game.

Called Update 1.1.0, the Civilization website notes that the planned Natural Wonder Battle event has been "postponed to a later update." Instead, Firaxis is using this patch to address player feedback. That includes "UI adjustments," major alterations to "the Modern Age's Cultural Legacy Path and Victory," and a "balance pass on several Mementos." The Bermuda Triangle will also be a new discoverable natural wonder.

Civilization VII quality-of-life fixes have been targeted by Firaxis even before the strategy game's full launch (there was an early-access release). Last month, the developer released a patch that took aim at text issues and missing leader portraits. Looking ahead, it's currently scheduled for Civilization VII to receive Update 1.1.1 on March 25, featuring further UI improvements as well as AI adjustments regarding scouting and settling.

For more, check out GameSpot's Civilization VII review. We also have an extensive guides hub for the strategy game, which will be getting a VR version for Meta Quest 3 and 3S platforms this spring. Below are additional patch notes for Update 1.1.0:

• New Natural Wonder to discover: Bermuda Triangle (free to all players)
• Additional UI adjustments, polish, and addressing of reported issues
• Significant changes to the Modern Age's Cultural Legacy Path and Victory; AI leaders will also be better at completing a Cultural Victory (so expect fewer Explorer Unit stacks!)
• Now able to convert Holy Cities in the Exploration Age. Note that when players create their own Missionary Units, they will always follow the player’s chosen Religion
• Naval Units will be able to disperse Coastal Independent Powers
• Balance pass on several Mementos
• Refinements to the Army Unpacking action
• Addressing reported issues with multiplayer and adding friends with a 2K Account
• For console players: all prior updates from Update 1.0.1 Patches 1, 2, and 3 will be implemented, in addition to the items noted above