Recently, Firaxis Games studio and publisher 2K announced a free update for the global 4X strategy game Sid Meier's Civilization VII, as well as the first Expansion DLC, titled Earthrise.
The 1.5.0 update for Sid Meier's Civilization VII is set to be released this month. It will introduce maps with historically accurate starting positions for different nations, as well as improvements to the interface and diplomacy, and faster, better map generation.
The free "Arc of Tomorrow" update is planned for release in 2027. It will add the "Atomic Age" to the game – a new fourth era that extends the game's timeline from the 1950s to the 2050s. The developers intend to expand gameplay related to the nuclear sphere; allow players to transform their own settlements into new city-states; and introduce new civilizations and leaders (details to be shared later).
The Earthrise expansion will add new gameplay systems, content, civilizations, and leaders – the DLC will be dedicated to space:
In the Ancient and Exploration Eras, study celestial bodies and turn knowledge of space into a strategic advantage. As the Modern and Atomic Eras arrive, help humanity take its first steps beyond the atmosphere: create a space agency, launch missions into the Solar System, and explore nearby moons and planets. Each successful mission reveals planetary features and untapped resources, stimulating the growth of your civilization on Earth.
You can add the Earthrise expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization VII to your Steam wishlist via this link. The developers have not yet specified a concrete release date or window for the DLC.
Earlier this month, the developers of Sid Meier's Civilization VII launched a new promotion, allowing Steam users to try the project for free.