Civilization 7 Unveils New Map Types and More in Update 1.2.2

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So, Firaxis just dropped some news, and I gotta say, it’s kinda wild. Brace yourself if you’re into Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 because there’s a chunky update coming — like, seriously. It’s packed. Maybe it’s too much? But who am I to judge. Anyway, this new update is all about adding stuff folks have been asking for since, well, forever.

Okay, so Civilization 7 hit the shelves in February 2025. Yeah, took nine whole years after the last one. Why? No idea. Maybe they were just marinating those ideas, or maybe procrastination was involved. I get it. We all do it. The game’s split into Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern ages — sounds like a history class, right? But more fun, I guess.

You’re like this legendary leader, picking a path in a kaleidoscope of chaos, building cities, crafting wonders, and writing your own little civilization epic. And apparently, this didn’t keep everyone entertained enough, so Firaxis decided to show us more of what they’ve got up their sleeves. Lucky us, huh?

Ah, right…stay with me. June 17 is when update 1.2.2 is dropping. And they’re bringing out the big guns — literally. Massive maps for 10 civilizations in single-player, and eight in multiplayer. If I had a nickel for every time someone griped about map sizes… Anyway, you can tweak the start options now. Crises or no crises, it’s your world. The AI’s getting a bit of a brain update, too — almost like they’re tired of losing to us mere mortals.

Now, there’s this whole buffet of new features. Steam Workshop support is here, so you can dabble with mods. Imagine a library unlocking some next-level stuff. Resort Towns are a thing now. Fancy, right? They’ve got 24 new city-state bonuses, a couple of pantheons, and religious beliefs too. Seriously, if this doesn’t spice up your game nights, I dunno what will.

Speaking of spicy… There’s the Auto-Explore feature slated for July. And Hotseat Multiplayer — it’s like a mystery box at this point. No date, but they’re “scoping” it. Whatever that means. Maybe they’re just teasing us. They know we’re hooked.

Oh, there’s more stuff but let’s be honest, I’ve already lost track. Bug fixes and all that jazz. Okay, my brain’s kinda fried just thinking about all these tweaks. But hey, if Firaxis keeps it up, who needs outside hobbies, right? Here’s hoping they don’t break our saves in the process.

Done rambling for now. I think.