Civ 7 Patch Falls Short of Civ 5, 6 on Steam

Firaxis Games has detailed the upcoming 1.1.1 update for Civilization 7, arriving as the newly launched strategy title struggles to surpass its predecessors' player counts on Steam.

Player Count Comparisons Show Concerning Trend

Current Steam data reveals Civilization 7 peaking at 16,921 concurrent players - failing to crack Steam's top 100 and trailing behind both 2010's Civilization 5 (17,423 players) and 2016's Civilization 6 (40,676 players) in 24-hour peak activity.

Key Improvements in Update 1.1.1

In their Steam announcement, Firaxis highlighted several major changes coming with the update:

• New Quick Move functionality
• Addition of Mount Everest natural wonder
• Various UI refinements and polish
• Settlement and commander renaming options

Lead designer Ed Beach provided deeper insight through a developer video, with full patch notes expected shortly.

Major Gameplay Enhancements

The update introduces several quality-of-life improvements:

• Quick Move: New toggle option for faster unit movement
• Map Generation: Standard setting (single-player) offers Civ 6-style varied continents while retaining Balanced maps for multiplayer
• Renaming: Players can now rename settlements and commanders
• Restart Option: Immediate map regeneration with same civilization choices

New Content Arrives Simultaneously

The Crossroads of the World Collection launches alongside the update, introducing playable civilizations for Bulgaria and Nepal, plus new leader Simón Bolívar.

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Mixed Reception and Future Prospects

Currently holding a "Mixed" rating on Steam, Civilization 7 has generated debate among series veterans with its new mechanics. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently addressed the criticism, expressing confidence that longtime fans will warm to the changes with more playtime.

For players adapting to the new entry, our guides cover essential strategies including victory conditions, key differences from Civ 6, common pitfalls to avoid, and detailed breakdowns of map types and difficulty settings.