Firaxis, the developer behind Civilization 7, has announced a significant update, version 1.1.1, aimed at enhancing the gameplay experience of this newly released strategy game. This update comes at a time when Civilization 7 is struggling to attract players on Steam, with a 24-hour peak concurrent player count of 16,921. This number falls short of not only Civilization 6, which boasts a peak of 40,676 players, but also the 15-year-old Civilization 5, with a peak of 17,423 players. Clearly, many fans of the franchise are continuing to favor the earlier entries, particularly Civilization 6.

In a detailed post on Steam, Firaxis outlined the key "additions and refinements" that players can expect with Update 1.1.1. These include:

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

Lead designer Ed Beach provided an in-depth walkthrough of these changes in a video, with full patch notes 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 in the game's menu, allowing units to move to their destinations instantly for a faster gameplay experience.

A new start position option related to map generation has been introduced. For single-player games, the default setting is now Standard, which offers more varied and less predictable continents, reminiscent of Civilization 6. Multiplayer games will continue to use the Balanced setting to ensure a level playing field with consistent maps.

Players can now rename settlements and commanders, adding a personal touch to their civilizations. Additionally, a restart feature allows players to regenerate the map with new seeds while retaining their chosen leader and civilization.

User interface improvements include a city and town panel that remains open during purchases, new notifications for cities under attack, indicators for crises, and enhanced resource tooltips. The update also brings significant pacing changes to the game.

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

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Civilization 7 has sparked controversy among series veterans due to its new mechanics and has struggled to maintain player numbers on Steam. The game currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on the platform and received a 7/10 from IGN's review.

In a recent interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the negative feedback but remained optimistic, suggesting that the "legacy Civ audience" would eventually embrace the game as they spend more time with it. He described Civilization 7's early performance as "very encouraging."

For players looking to master Civilization 7, IGN offers a comprehensive guide to achieving every victory type, a breakdown of the major changes from Civilization 6, and a list of 14 crucial mistakes to avoid. Additionally, detailed explanations of all map types and difficulty settings are available to help players understand the game's intricacies.