Civilization 7 Unveils New Map Types and Additional Features in Update 1.2.2

Alright, buckle up because Firaxis Games is dropping some juicy tidbits about the next update for Civilization 7. It’s like a smorgasbord of game goodness. They even wrote a fancy blog about it, which is packed with all that nerdy detail fans love. Honestly, it sounds like they’re unleashing a tsunami of features and tweaks based on what real players have been yapping about online.

So, Civ 7 hit the scene in February 2025, and yeah, it’s been a long gap—nine years since Civ 6, if you can believe it. Players dive into different ages, starting from antiquity (like, think toga-wearing ancient times) to exploring the new world and then landing in the modern era where everything’s all techy and whatnot. You get to play as legendary leaders. I mean, who doesn’t want to channel their inner Cleopatra or Gandhi? You’re building stuff, making big brain tech discoveries, and either buddying up or declaring war on other nations. It’s a mad rollercoaster.

Oh, something interesting coming up on June 17: update 1.2.2 is gonna hit. Big maps incoming, folks—like, Titanic huge. Well, not actually Titanic, but you get it. You can squeeze 10 civilizations on these maps in single-player mode, and eight in multiplayer. They’re also tossing in a buffet of settings. Want to pick and choose which crises (or should I say ‘fun disasters’) pop up in your game? Go for it. And get this, you can tweak how smart or, uh, not smart the AI plays by messing with the systems like economy and battles.

And bam—Steam Workshop support is now part of the game too. Mods everywhere! Create, share, experiment—boom. Plus, they’ve revamped the Urban Center to make money flow like chocolate in Willy Wonka’s factory and boost happiness. There’s even a new city type—Resort Town. I know, sounds like a place where you’d kick back with a cocktail, but it’s more strategic than that.

Wait, what was I saying? Oh yeah, bugs and polish. Never forget the less glamorous side of updates. UI spruce-ups, bug fixes, and all those little quality-of-life tweaks are part of the deal too. You can now pet the Scout Dog—yes, really. Finally, something even more wholesome in a strategy game!

Anyway, keep your eyes peeled because beyond June, we’re talking about new features. Auto-Explore is probably dropping in July. What’s that? Basically, an autopilot for your scouts, perfect for lazy strategists. And the much-gabbed-about Hotseat Multiplayer is on the horizon—no confirmed date but they’re chewing away at it.

So yeah, that’s Civ 7’s news blast. Whether you’ve got a Napoleon complex or you’re an empire-building dreamer, this update is flexing all the right muscles. Who knew strategy games could be so darn exciting?