Civilization VII has received paid DLC adding Toyotomi Hideyoshi and two Japanese civilizations, with a free update adding Hot Seat multiplayer, and is currently discounted during Amazon Prime Day.
Firaxis Games announced the paid downloadable content 'Bunbu Ryodo Collection' for Sid Meier's Civilization VII on June 16, 2026. The first wave, released the week of June 22, adds Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a leader, Heian Japan and Sengoku Japan as civilizations, and four wonders. A second wave, coming later, will add Yi Sun-sin and the Goryeo and Joseon civilizations. The DLC is part of a larger 'Crossroads of the World' collection, which includes two civilizations and four wonders.
Hideyoshi's leader ability doubles damage dealt and received when land units attack enemy civilization units, and he has cultural abilities tied to tea ceremony and performing arts. The DLC marks the first time Toyotomi Hideyoshi appears as a leader in the mainline Civilization series, continuing the franchise's pattern of featuring a different Japanese historical figure each numbered entry.
A free Update 1.4.1 also launched alongside the DLC, adding Hot Seat multiplayer and system adjustments. As of July 13, 2026, the game is half off on Steam during Amazon Prime Day, priced at 4,400 yen down from 8,800 yen.
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2K announced at PAX West 2026 that Sid Meier's Civilization VII will receive a free update, Arc of Tomorrow, in 2027, adding a fourth era, the Atomic Age, spanning the 1950s to the 2050s. New civilizations and leaders, including Gandhi, plus nuclear warfare systems and multilateral agreements, are included. A paid expansion, Earthrise, was also announced.
2K announced the first expansion DLC for Sid Meier's Civilization VII, titled Earthrise. The space-themed expansion adds celestial charts in early ages and space agencies in later ones, with missions across the solar system. Players can also reshape Earth's terrain and mitigate climate change effects. A free update adds the Atomic age in 2027.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is free to play on Steam until September 11, 2026 at 2:00 JST, part of the series' 35th anniversary. The 4X strategy game from Firaxis Games and 2K lets players lead historical figures like Himiko and Napoleon across three eras. The free period follows a May 2026 update that addressed the mixed reception the game drew at its February 2025 early access launch.
ASCII.jp is running a series of Amazon Prime Day 2026 recommendations for Steam games, with several titles discounted through July 13. Three notable deals include Bandai Namco's Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Top Gun: Maverick Ultimate Edition at 79 percent off, dropping from 12,650 yen to 2,657 yen. The edition includes the main game, Season Pass with three additional missions and aircraft, and a Top Gun aircraft set. Firaxis Games' Sid Meier's Civilization VII is half off at 4,400 yen, down from 8,800 yen. The latest installment divides campaigns into three eras and allows separate selection of leaders and civilizations. Bandai Namco's Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is also 79 percent off at 1,317 yen, reduced from 6,270 yen. The definitive edition features upgraded graphics, additional playable characters, and scenarios not in the original Xbox 360 version. All three deals are available on Steam during the Prime Day event.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi appears as a playable leader in the new paid DLC 'Crossroads of the World' collection for Sid Meier's Civilization VII. The DLC includes two civilizations, Heian Japan and Sengoku Japan, and four wonders. Hideyoshi's leader ability doubles damage dealt and received when land units attack enemy civilization units, and he has cultural abilities tied to tea ceremony and performing arts.
2K released the paid Bunbu Ryodo Collection DLC for Sid Meier's Civilization VII on June 24, 2026. Part 1 adds Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a leader, Heian Japan and Sengoku Japan as civilizations, and four wonders. Part 2, coming later, will add Yi Sun-sin and the Goryeo and Joseon civilizations. A free Update 1.4.1 also launched, adding Hot Seat multiplayer and system adjustments.
Firaxis Games announced the paid downloadable content 'Bunbu Ryodo Collection' for Civilization VII on June 16. The first wave, releasing the week of June 22, adds Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a leader, Heian Japan and Sengoku Japan as civilizations, and two wonders. A second wave in July will add Korean content.