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Sid Meier's Civilization VII Announces First Expansion: Earthrise

The paid expansion adds solar system missions, new civil engineering tools, and climate defenses across every Age, Firaxis said.

  • At PAX West, Firaxis Games and 2K announced three major updates for Civilization VII, including Update 1.5.0, the Arc of Tomorrow free update, and Earthrise, the game's first paid expansion.
  • Arriving later this month, Update 1.5.0 marks the 35th Anniversary celebration with the True Start Location Earth map, faster generation, diplomacy tweaks, and UI upgrades for the strategy game.
  • Launching in 2027, the free Arc of Tomorrow update adds the Atomic Age with expanded nuclear gameplay, modern urban architecture, and the return of leader Gandhi to the franchise.
  • Titled Earthrise, the first paid expansion focuses on the space race, enabling players to launch orbital missions around the Moon and deploy new civil engineering tools for environmental management.
  • Players can sign up to playtest Arc of Tomorrow content through the Firaxis Feature Workshop later this year, with the full release scheduled for 2027.
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