Civ7 update: France, Lafayette as a leader, and Steamdeck certified!

By | January 9, 2025

Firaxis has again shared some new and exciting news with us.

We were well aware that France would be part of Civ7, and now we got all the details. The French Empire is a militaristic and diplomatic civ with a starting bias for wine (no joke). Their associated wonder is the Eiffel Tower, and one of their unique units, the Jacobins, will grant you a wide range of effects. For all the details please check here.

Besides Napoleon there will be another French leader in the game, the Marquis Lafayette, who served as a military commander on the site of George Washington. He is cultural and diplomatic, can gain more social policy slots while doing diplomacy, and he likes the player with the most urban districs. For more info please check here.

And as last important news, Civ7 is officially Steamdeck verified, and will therefore run on Valve’s handheld without issues. For more info please check here.