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We’re deploying a hotfix specifically for console and Linux/Steam Deck players. This update primarily addresses a controller responsiveness issue, while also bringing over a few fixes that were previously released for desktop players.
Addressed a reported issue where the controller could lose functionality when choosing an Enhancer Belief.
Addressed a reported issue where Affirmation Traditions failed to appear under the Heian Traditions tab during game setup.
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With Test of Time now in players’ hands, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who’s jumped into Civilization VII recently. We’ve loved seeing the response to the massive changes in Update 1.4.0, but the wheels of development (not unlike the wheels of history) keep on turning. It’s already full steam ahead for Civ VII!
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The day is finally here, Civ VII players: The Test of Time update is now live in-game!
For those who haven't been following its progress, Test of Time – also called Update 1.4.0 – is magnitudes more than just a patch or even most of our larger, regular Updates. It's over a year's worth of passionate feedback, meaningful iteration, and the Firaxis Feature Workshop's invaluable playtesting synthesized into a huge, free update joining...
Test of Time is live now on all platforms, and it’s our most significant update to Civilization VII yet! We know you’ve been hungry for another update, and we’re ready to finally get it into your hands. Test of Time, free for all Civ VII players, is heavily influenced by our community, from the feedback we’ve seen since launch, to contributions made by Civ fans in the Firaxis Feature Workshop. You’ll find the changes below touch nearly every system in the game.
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We’re rolling out a small patch today that includes stability improvements and adds support for Teen Accounts.
Note: As part of a wider 2K rollout, Civilization VII has now added support for Teen Accounts. For players who are old enough to create a full 2K Account but are under 18, certain features will be disabled by default to prioritize a safer experience. Players will have full control and can re-enable them anytime through 2K Account settings.
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