Coverage· Nintendo· Published Sep 7, 2026

Civilization VII Announces 2027 Free Update and First Expansion, Earthrise

Firaxis Games previewed Arc of Tomorrow, a free update for all Civilization VII players planned for 2027, followed by the paid Earthrise expansion. More details are pending.

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Arc of Tomorrow will introduce the Atomic Age and extend Civilization VII’s playable history from the 1950s to the 2050s. It will also add period-specific gameplay, reworked approaches to nuclear strategy, new buildings and units, and visual updates; the source has not yet detailed Earthrise’s systems, content, civilizations, or leaders.

Why It Matters

The update will move Civilization VII’s timeline into the Atomic Age and near future, expanding how later-era history and nuclear strategy are represented in play. Earthrise has been announced, but its scope remains to be revealed.

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  • Nintendo LifeDocumentOriginal

    Civilization VII Unveils First Expansion "Earthrise" And Major Free Update

    “Prepare for liftoff in 2027. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is currently celebrating 35 years of the series and developer Firaxis Games has shared a preview of what's ahead. In 2027 , fans can look forward to Arc of Tomorrow - a free update for all Civ VII players introducing the Atomic Age and extending the game's playable span of history from the 1950s to…”