"Civ 7's 1.1.1 Update Struggles Against Civ 6 and 5 on Steam"

Firaxis, the developer behind Civilization 7, has recently announced the crucial Update 1.1.1 for the game, which comes at a time when the newly released strategy title is facing challenges in attracting players on Steam. Currently, Civilization 7 has a 24-hour peak concurrent player count of 16,921, which falls short of entering Steam's top 100 most-played games. Interestingly, the older Civilization 5, launched back in 2010, has a slightly higher 24-hour peak of 17,423 players. Meanwhile, the more recent Civilization 6, released in 2016, significantly outpaces its successor with a 24-hour peak of 40,676 players, indicating that many fans of the series are still loyal to the previous installment.

In a detailed post on Steam, Firaxis outlined the "additions and refinements" that players can expect with Update 1.1.1. These include:

• Quick Move Functionality
• New Natural Wonder Mount Everest
• Additional UI Updates & Polish
• Settlement & Commander Renaming
• And more!

Lead designer Ed Beach provided an in-depth video walkthrough of these changes, with full patch notes set to be released soon.

Civilization 7 Update 1.1.1 Patch Notes:

The Quick Move feature is now an optional setting that can be toggled in the game's menu, allowing units to move to their destination instantly for a faster gameplay experience.

A significant update to map generation includes a new start position option. The default setting for single-player games is now Standard, which offers more varied and less predictable continents, reminiscent of Civilization 6. For multiplayer, the Balanced setting remains in place to ensure a level playing field with consistent maps.

Players can now rename settlements and commanders, adding a personal touch to their gameplay. Additionally, a restart feature allows players to regenerate the map with new seeds while retaining their chosen leader and civilization.

UI improvements include a city and town panel that remains open during purchases, new notifications for cities under attack, indicators for crises, and enhanced resource tooltips. The update also brings significant pacing changes to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

Alongside these updates, the paid Crossroads of the World Collection introduces new civilizations Bulgaria and Nepal, as well as a new leader, Simón Bolívar, available starting March 25.

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Civilization 7 has sparked controversy among series veterans due to its new mechanics and has struggled to maintain player numbers on Steam. Unlike the console versions, where player numbers are not disclosed, the game has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Valve's platform and a 7/10 from IGN's review.

In a recent interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the negative feedback from both press and players but remained optimistic, suggesting that the "legacy Civ audience" would eventually embrace the game. He described Civilization 7's early performance as "very encouraging." There's also hope for the return of fan-favorite leader Gandhi.

For those looking to master Civilization 7, our comprehensive guides cover everything from achieving every victory type, understanding the significant changes from Civilization 6, avoiding common mistakes, to exploring the various map types and difficulty settings. Dive into these resources to enhance your gameplay and conquer the world!