Civilization 7 Unveils New Map Types and Additional Features in Update 1.2.2

Whoa, Big News for Civilization 7 Fans!

So, Firaxis Games just dropped some hot deets on their upcoming update for Sid Meier’s Civilization 7. They threw a whole blog post online about it, saying it’s chock-full of new goodies. Makes you wonder if they had a wishlist pinned up somewhere and finally got around to it. Seriously, it feels like Christmas for Civ fans!

First off, let’s dive into this juicy bit. Civilization 7, which popped onto the scene back in Feb 2025 (nine whole years after 6, can you believe that?), is divided into three main ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. You get to step into the shoes of some epic leader—pick your hero—and try to make your civilization the ultimate winner. Build stuff, discover cool things, and either buddy up or throw down with other civs. But really, it’s like digital chess with some flares, right? Anyway, they’ve got some big plans to keep us hooked.

Okay, before I wander too far off track—where was I? Oh, yeah, update 1.2.2! Mark your calendars for June 17, peeps. They’re switching things up with larger maps. Picture this—a world big enough to hold 10 civs in single-player mode. That’s either a diplomat’s dream or a warmonger’s paradise. Multiplayer? It drops to eight, but that’s still a pretty intense game night.

They’re rolling out more options too. Like, now you can tweak which crises pop up and adjust AI difficulty. You can fiddle with systems like the economy and combat. Kinda like playing with sliders till it feels just right.

Hit pause on that thought. Not to be overshadowed, Steam Workshop support is making its debut. Hello, mods! Meaning, you can now get lost in Civilization 7 like, ten times deeper with user-created content. And the Urban Center? It’s getting a makeover—gold and happiness boosters, anyone? A new Resort Town’s coming in to steal the spotlight too. I suspect it’s where you’d wanna retire after a hard day of ruling.

Oh, and, um, there’s more—like 24 new City-State bonuses and some fresh Pantheons and Religious Beliefs. They’re really layering it up. And if you’re wondering about that Scout dog—yep, you can pet it now. Because, why not?

Looking a bit further, there’s talk about an Auto-Explore feature dropping maybe in July. Fingers crossed! And Hotseat Multiplayer? Still in the works, but they’re teasing us with it.

Now, I’ve definitely gone off on a tangent. But, hey, if you love Civ, this is a wild ride worth taking. Updates, mods, and cute additions? It’s like Firaxis is sprinkling some extra pixie dust on a game we already can’t get enough of. How exciting!