August Update, News Recap, and More

Welcome Back!

Hey, Civ fans! Welcome to This Month in Civ! August has been a busy month, and we’re kicking things off with a recap of everything that’s happened so far. 

Let’s dive in!

Update 1.2.4 & Patch 1 are here!

This update adds a few improvements to the “Continuity” setting by increasing the maximum gold and influence retained, while keeping your alliances intact when you enter a new Age. We’re shaking up empires with an exciting rebalance to Wonders, with some minor yield tweaks alongside bigger changes that enhance their power. These changes open up possibilities to explore new strategies and breathe new life into old favorites. Rounding out the gameplay section, we’ve added a few quality-of-life changes like edge panning and some improvements to controller support to smooth out empire management.

Discover the full details here, or join Game Designer Carl Harrison in our newest Developer Update Video as he dives into the details below.

War Elephant Plushie by YouTooz

Pre-orders are open for your first ally in every game of Civilization VII, The War Elephant plushie has your back. Inspired by the Maurya India Unique Unit, the Purabhettarah - is ready to guide you through fierce battles, or can be the perfect gift to begin an alliance. Look no further, as this historic companion has you covered. Pre-orders are open for a limited time, so snag one while you can here. 

Ben Franklin and Confucius Plushies by Makeship

That's not all! Our friends a Makeship are also bringing some new plush leaders to your plushie lineup! Pre-order Confucius, or Ben Franklin, or both! This isn’t just merch; it’s a chance to immortalize your favorite leader in soft, squishy glory. Pre-order today here

HyperX + Civilization Merch Drop

The HyperX + Civilization alliance is finally ready to share the secret blueprints to help you achieve a Culture Victory. The partnership has brought the best of science and culture together, bringing you Civ-themed HyperX headphone covers and wonder key caps. So whether you're looking to add a splash of color to your headset or raise the bar with wonders for your RGB spectacle, we've got you covered. Check out the content here!

Pre-orders open for the Civilization VII Vinyl Soundtrack!

You can soon own Civilization VII's soundtrack on vinyl. Preorders are now open, so if you're a music enthusiast looking to expand your collection or seeking a unique piece of memorabilia to enhance your space, now's the time. Check out the store page here.

The Devs Talk Llamas

We've been watching the chatter around the Civ community about the Llama resource. "Why are they in the game?" "Why do they give happiness and production?" And of course, "Why are they so cute?” We're tagging in Taymoor from the Game Design team to reveal the inspiration behind the addition of Llamas. 

Firaxis Game Designer, Taymoor, says…

"When we're looking for Resources to add into the game, there are a lot of things to take into account. In the 1.2.0 update to Resources, the biggest factors were biome, mechanical effect, and how well we were representing various natural resources from around the world. Llamas were suggested early and made everyone smile every time we talked about them, so they had to go in. We figured they'd be a hit with our audience too (the internet loves llamas!). Given their use as pack animals in South America, we knew some of their effects had to be production-based, but with how much joy we had in bringing them to the game, their main effect ended up focusing on Happiness."