"Civilization 7's Crucial 1.1.1 Update Released Amidst Competition from Civ 6 and Civ 5 on Steam"

Firaxis, the developer behind Civilization 7, has released details about the game's significant Update 1.1.1, which arrives at a time when the newly launched strategy title is seeing lower player counts on Steam compared to its predecessors, Civilization 6 and the 15-year-old Civilization 5.

On Steam, Civilization 7 has achieved a 24-hour peak of 16,921 concurrent players, a number that falls short of making it into the platform's top 100 most-played games. In contrast, Civilization 5, which debuted in 2010, recorded a 24-hour peak of 17,423 players. Meanwhile, Civilization 6, released in 2016, continues to draw a larger audience with a 24-hour peak of 40,676 players, indicating that many fans are sticking with the previous installment.

In a post on Steam, Firaxis outlined the "additions and refinements" included in Update 1.1.1. These enhancements encompass:

• Quick Move Functionality
• New Natural Wonder: Mount Everest
• Additional UI Updates & Polish
• Settlement & Commander Renaming
• And more!

In a detailed video walkthrough, lead designer Ed Beach discussed these changes and directed players to the full patch notes, which are set to be released soon.

Civilization 7 Update 1.1.1 Patch Notes:

The Quick Move feature is now an optional setting that can be toggled on in the game’s menu. This allows units to move to their destination instantly, enabling players to experience the game at a faster pace.

A significant update to map generation includes a new start position option. The default setting for single-player games is now Standard, offering a more varied and less predictable continent layout reminiscent of Civilization 6. For multiplayer games, the Balanced setting remains in place to ensure a level playing field with consistent maps.

Players can now rename settlements and commanders, prioritizing personal flair over historical accuracy. Additionally, restarting the game to achieve the ideal first settlement is now easier, as it regenerates the map with new seeds but retains the player's chosen leader and civilization.

User interface improvements include keeping the city and town panel open during purchases, a new notification for cities under attack, new indicators for crises, and enhanced resource tooltips. The update also brings significant pacing adjustments to enhance gameplay.

Alongside these updates, the paid Crossroads of the World Collection, available today, March 25, introduces Bulgaria as a new civilization alongside Nepal and the new leader Simón Bolívar.

Rank Every Civilization Game

Civilization 7 has sparked debate among series veterans due to its new mechanics and has faced challenges on Steam, where player numbers are publicly visible. The game holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Valve’s platform and earned a 7/10 from IGN's review.

In a recent interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the negative feedback from both press and players regarding Civilization 7. However, he expressed optimism that the "legacy Civ audience" would warm up to the game with more playtime and described its early performance as "very encouraging." He also hinted at potential future developments for the beloved character Gandhi.

For those looking to master Civilization 7, IGN offers a comprehensive guide on achieving every Civ 7 victory, insights into the biggest changes for Civ 6 players, and advice on avoiding the 14 crucial Civ 7 mistakes. Additionally, we provide explanations of all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to help players navigate the game's challenges.