Polygon has released a full-length documentary, The complete history of Civilization, as told by Sid Meier and more, marking the 35th anniversary of the series. The 43-minute video went up on Polygon’s YouTube channel on October 22, 2026. The story starts 44 years ago, when Sid Meier and Bruce Stealey met in Las Vegas to discuss starting a… Read More »
Creative Director Ed Beach and Lead Designer Matt Owens dig into Atomic Age pacing, proxy wars, the Planetarium, African civs, and how Earthrise ties space exploration back to Antiquity.
Firaxis is reopening the Feature Workshop so players can playtest Arc of Tomorrow and Earthrise early. Steam owners can apply by September 29; Round 1 invites are expected in October.
Firaxis announced Arc of Tomorrow, a major free update that adds a fourth Age spanning the 1950s through the 2050s — new civs, leaders (including Gandhi), and systems. Coming 2027.
Firaxis revealed Civilization VII’s first paid expansion at PAX West: Earthrise, with solar-system missions and environmental tools. Coming 2027 — wishlist is live on Steam.
Official channels marked Civ’s 35th anniversary, Firaxis opened a #Civ35Contest Steam giveaway, and Saturday’s PAX West panel looks at what’s next for Civ VII.
Firaxis says the big free Test of Time update is now live for Civilization VII on Apple Arcade (iPhone, iPad, and Mac).
Firaxis Games has released a new behind-the-scenes video exploring how the award-winning music of Civilization VII was brought to life. The feature offers a look at the creative process behind Civ VII’s sweeping score, crafted by the Firaxis audio team alongside composer Christopher Tin. Tin is no stranger to the franchise — his composition “Baba Yetu” for Civilization… Read More »
