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Civilization VII's Test of Time update—the massive, many-months-in-the-works update playtested by Firaxis Feature Workshop participants—arrives May 19, free for all Civ VII players!* To see its game-changing new content in action, tune in to the Firaxis Twitch Channel or Civilization YouTube Channel on May 13 at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET / 6PM GMT to watch Firaxis developers play and discuss it in-depth. Viewers can expect special surprise guests to join the devs live, as well as the reveal of a new free leader, so be sure you don't miss it!* For now, keep an eye on the official Civilization VII site for news about what will follow in the coming weeks and months. We'll see you on May 13 for the livestream, then you can experience the Test of Time update for yourself when it launches on May 19! *Base game required. This content is free for all owners of Civilization VII and will be delivered automatically in-game on release. Terms apply.

When Firaxis first conceived of Civilization VII, the ambition was to boldly re-approach the series' classic structure with new mechanics rooted in a more nuanced historical perspective, while honoring and building upon the time-tested strategic gameplay that players love. Since our February 2025 launch, those same players have only helped us better achieve that initial, ambitious vision. Today, we're thrilled to officially announce the release date for the Test of Time update for Civilization VII, free for all players when it releases on May 19.* This is much more than just another update; it's a direct result of your passion, feedback, and patience. It also wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated and invaluable Firaxis Feature Workshop participants, who were essential to shaping Test of Time's features by putting them through their paces over the past months. We're so excited for players to get their hands on the update soon! For now, we'll give a brief overview of what's coming, and point you toward where and when you can learn more before Test of Time's May 19 launch. The Test of Time UpdateBeyond simply being Civ VII'

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