Civ VII Developer Video - September 2026 | Update 1.5.0

Update 1.5.0 and the Hall of History Collection land tomorrow in Civilization VII, celebrating the series' 35-year legacy by adding fan-favorite map types, classic civs and leaders, and more!

Update 1.5.0 includes:

• True Start Location Earth map: Starting in the Antiquity Age, grow your empire starting at the location of your civ’s historic capital. 

• Terra Incognita & Shuffle maps: These two classic Civ VII maps have been updated with improved map generation, meaning more randomness and replayability.

• Updates to Resource generation and Diplomacy: Faster map loading and generation, more varied Resource placement, and new nuances to maintaining alliances when other leaders go to war.

• UI Improvements and gameplay tweaks. 

Watch *Civ VII *Live Lead Taymoor Rehman break down the new content in Update 1.5.0 here, or read on below for more details on the latter:

Hall of History Collection

Coming alongside Update 1.5.0 is the Hall of History Collection.* Explore new possibilities for your personalized empire with this paid add-on content. Embody two new leaders: Elizabeth I and George Washington. Lead three new civilizations: Babylon, Gauls, and England.

The Hall of History* collection includes:

• 2 new leaders: Elizabeth I, George Washington

• 3 new civilizations: Babylon, Gauls, England

*Base game required. Each DLC will be delivered automatically in-game when they are available. Terms apply.