Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 update 1.000.022 (v1.4.1) is available to download on PS5, PS4(1.21), and PC (Steam). According to the official Civilization 7 patch notes, the latest Civilization VII patch 1.4.1 adds the new Archipelago map type, introduces Hotseat multiplayer, reworks Governments and Happiness, removes the Revolutions Crisis, and launches the first Brush and Blade DLC content with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Heian Japan, and Sengoku Japan. Additionally, the Civilization 7 patch 1.000.022 also delivers major UI improvements, new Wonders, multiplayer enhancements, and extensive bug fixes.
Civilization VII Update 1.4.1 Summary
- Added the new Archipelago map type and improved lake generation.
- Hotseat multiplayer is now available.
- Governments, Celebrations, and Happiness systems received a major overhaul.
- Added Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Heian Japan, and Sengoku Japan through the Brush and Blade DLC.
- Introduced UI improvements, multiplayer enhancements, and numerous gameplay fixes.
Civilization 7 update 1.21 Patch Notes – June 23, 2026
Civilization VII Update 1.4.1 Patch Notes
New Features
- Added the new Archipelago map type.
- Renamed the previous Archipelago map to Archipelago Hemispheres.
- Expanded lake generation with more varied shapes and increased lake coverage.
- Added Hotseat local multiplayer mode.
Happiness Changes
- Introduced five local Happiness stages: Ecstatic, Joyous, Happy, Unhappy, and Angry.
- Happiness stages now influence Government bonuses and other gameplay systems.
- Settlement Happiness now has a greater impact on empire management.
Government Updates
- All Governments now provide permanent passive bonuses.
- Each Government now unlocks two exclusive Traditions in the Civics Tree.
- Celebration rewards were redesigned to better match Government themes.
- Government choices now have stronger long-term effects.
Celebration Changes
- Celebrations are now harder to earn.
- Celebration duration reduced from 10 turns to 6 turns on Standard speed.
- Celebration costs have been increased.
Crisis Updates
- Removed the Revolutions Crisis from the Exploration Age.
- Removed Revolutions from Advanced Setup crisis selections.
- Continued development of future Crisis system improvements.
Brush and Blade DLC Part 1
- Added new leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
- Added Heian Japan civilization.
- Added Sengoku Japan civilization.
- Added four new Wonders.
- Included new profile customization rewards.
New Wonders
- Added Seongsan Ilchulbong Natural Wonder.
- Added Nachi Falls Natural Wonder.
- Added Mireuksa Wonder.
- Added Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace Wonder.
Gameplay
- Increased boats retained during Age Transitions when using Regroup.
- Updated city layouts to better reflect progression through the Ages.
- Reduced population building density for several civilizations.
- Fixed Focus Fire targeting against newly discovered enemy units.
- Corrected multiple Dedication and Wonder issues.
- Fixed production and purchasing issues affecting certain units.
Multiplayer
- Added Hotseat multiplayer support.
- Improved cross-platform multiplayer performance and stability.
User Interface
- Redesigned the City Details panel.
- Added clearer settlement connection information.
- Improved Commerce menu controller navigation.
- Added 1600p UI scaling support for Mac.
- Improved resource displays, map icons, and tooltips.
- Added more information for City-States and Independent Powers.
Controller Fixes
- Resolved Commerce menu navigation issues.
- Fixed tooltip and cursor locking problems.
- Fixed crashes related to Tech and Civic selection screens.
- Improved overall controller menu functionality.
Narrative and Audio
- Added new story content for all Time-Tested civilizations.
- Added narrative event randomization features.
- Added a new Antiquity ambient peace theme.
- Improved resource sound effects and Wonder voiceovers.
- Fixed multiple audio-related issues.
Platform Improvements
- Updated Intel XeSS support to version 3.0 on Windows.
- Improved stability on Switch 2.
- Improved sea textures on Switch platforms.
- Reduced Age Transition loading times on PS4 and Xbox One.
- Added stability improvements for Intel Iris Xe systems.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed terrain texture blending issues.
- Resolved localization and tooltip problems.
- Fixed crashes involving certain Mementos.
- Corrected Victory screen and endgame menu issues.
- Fixed narrative event progression bugs.
- Addressed multiple gameplay, UI, and stability issues.
Source: Civilization VII Update 1.4.1 Patch Notes
Since the last patch, players are facing a number of problems with the game. Today’s Sid Meiers Civilization 7 version 1.21 will fix a few of these issues. Read more details below.
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 patch notes details released for PS5, Xbox and PC players. Read the official Civilization 7 version 1.21 patch notes here.){kind=link}