Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 update 1.000.013 (v1.2.4) is available to download on PS5, PS4(1.09), and PC (Steam). According to the official Civilization 7 patch notes, the latest Civilization VII update 1.2.4 delivers a sweeping Wonder rebalance, adjusting costs, effects, unlocks, and placement rules across all Ages. Nerfs to top-tier Wonders and buffs to underused ones aim for fairer choices. Additionally, the Civilization 7 patch 1.000.013 also made major improvements to AI, Age Transitions, Advisors, Diplomacy, and Military mechanics.
Civilization 7 update 1.12 Patch Notes – August 19, 2025
1.2.4 Patch Summary
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Major Wonder balance changes across all Ages.
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Unlock locations adjusted for better pacing and less overlap.
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Expanded placement rules (e.g., Pyramids and Machu Pikchu more flexible).
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Nerfs to Gate of All Nations and House of Wisdom; buffs to many other Wonders.
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Advisor, AI, and Age Transition improvements for smoother gameplay.
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Wonder Balance Updates
General Changes
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Wonders rebalanced across Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern Ages.
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Unlocks shifted to avoid overlap and improve timing (e.g., Colossus, Erdene Zuu).
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Placement restrictions expanded (e.g., Pyramids no longer desert-only, Machu Pikchu allows Grassland Mountains).
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Nerfs applied to dominant Wonders (Gate of All Nations, House of Wisdom).
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Terrain-enhancing Wonders like Petra fixed to retain bonuses after building on enhanced tiles.
Antiquity Age Wonders
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Colossus – Cost reduced (450 → 375), moved to Currency Tech.
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Dur-Sharrukin – Science bonus on Fortifications; Combat bonus increased (+3 → +5).
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Emile Bell – Base Influence yield added, Ginseng Agreement expanded to all Cities, cost increased.
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Gate of All Nations – Nerfed: War Support reduced (2 → 1).
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Great Stele – Production added, effect applies to all Wonders, scaling clarified.
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Ha’amonga ‘a Maui – No biome restrictions.
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Mausoleum at Halicarnassus – Production yield added, cost increased.
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Mundo Perdido – Science and Happiness effects expanded to Tropical tiles, cost increased.
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Oracle – Culture bonus doubled (10 → 20), added 1 Wildcard Point.
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Petra – Now boosts both Production and Gold on Desert tiles.
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Pyramids – New bonuses on River tiles, biome restriction relaxed (not Tundra).
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Sanchi Stupa – Cost increased (375 → 450).
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Weiyang Palace – Moved to Citizenship Civic Mastery.
Exploration Age Wonders
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Borobudur – Effect localized to Quarters in Settlement.
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Erdene Zuu – Culture reduced (4 → 2), cheaper (550 → 400), broader placement.
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Forbidden City – Base Culture doubled, Fortification yields adjusted, cost increased.
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Hale O Keawe – Changed to +1 Culture on Water Buildings.
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House of Wisdom – Relics granted reduced (3 → 1).
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Machu Pikchu – Mountain adjacency bonus added, placement expanded.
Modern Age Wonders
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Boudhanath – Influence yield increased (4 → 6), expanded placement.
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Brandenburg Gate – New effects: +1 War Support per war, +1 Settlement Limit.
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Eiffel Tower – Culture & Happiness from Quarters increased (2 → 3).
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Hermitage – Reworked to flat +5 Culture with Great Works.
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Muzibu Azaala Mpanga – New Lake bonuses: +4 Culture and Food on Improvements/Districts.
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Palacio de Bellas Artes – Happiness effect removed, but Great Works Happiness increased (2 → 3) and grants 1 Artifact.
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Red Fort – Added +4 base Production.
Other Gameplay Improvements
Advisors
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Tech & Civic trailing warnings disabled at higher difficulties.
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Wonder competition warning expanded to all Ages.
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New Codex warning added.
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More resources carried into Age Transitions.
AI
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Smarter trade, alliances, peace deals, and city-state integration.
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AI now aggressively pursues Victory Projects and Wonders.
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Better naval pathfinding to avoid ship damage.
Age Transition
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Fixed leader/civ unlock issues with Spain, Mongolia, and Genghis Khan.
Camera
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Edge-panning added for mouse users.
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Controller navigation reworked for smoother gameplay.
Diplomacy
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Fixed War Weariness penalties and War Support calculations.
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Independent Powers pillage more logically.
Economy
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Fixed Brihadeeswarar Temple bonuses.
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Happiness yields preserved after Rural Improvements.
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Blacksmith moved to Military Training Tech.
Military
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Numerous fixes to Commander abilities, Focus Fire, Scout exploration, and unit reinforcements.
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Balanced Overrun, Heroic Assault, and Scorched Earth mechanics.
Religion & Ideology
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Added Religion and Ideology icons on Leader Ribbon.
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Icons show Green/Red alignment for easier diplomacy planning.
Since the last patch, players are facing a number of problems with the game. Today’s Sid Meiers Civilization 7 version 1.11 will fix a few of these issues. Read more details below.
Download free Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 update 1.000.013 on PlayStation 5.
