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This update continues to refine and iterate on the existing foundation of the game, including building on the recent diplomacy focus with Liberation, giving players the power to return conquered... Firaxis Games has just announced a noteworthy new Civilization 7 update that changes some of the game’s gameplay mechanics. Since its 2025 launch, Civilization 7 has had a mixed reception, but updates and patches have helped a post-launch recovery. Firaxis has now confirmed that update 1.5.1 will implement gameplay mechanic changes ahead of next year's larger expansions. Update 1.5.1 for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is officially rolling out now across all platforms.