Sid Meier’s Civilization VII major update ‘Arc of Tomorrow’ and paid expansion ‘Earthrise’ announced

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   Firaxis announces Civilization VII Arc of Tomorrow update and Earthrise expansion

   Firaxis Games and 2K announced a major free update titled Arc of Tomorrow and a paid expansion called Earthrise for Sid Meier's Civilization VII. Both releases are scheduled for 2027. The free update will introduce the atomic age and is described by Firaxis as being even bigger in scope than the previous Test of Time update. The paid Earthrise DLC will focus on space exploration and the space race. These announcements were made during a developer panel at PAX West 2026 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the franchise.

   Why it matters

   The additions extend the game's timeline into sci-fi and space-based gameplay. This follows the previous Test of Time update. The move to the atomic age addresses a significant gap in the current game's chronological progression.

   What is confirmed

   • Firaxis Games and 2K announced a free update called Arc of Tomorrow and a paid expansion titled Earthrise.
   • Both the Arc of Tomorrow update and Earthrise expansion are scheduled for 2027.
   • The Arc of Tomorrow update will introduce the atomic age to the game.
   • The announcements took place at PAX West during the franchise's 35th anniversary.
   • Firaxis stated the Arc of Tomorrow update will be even bigger in scope than the Test of Time update.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Arc of Tomorrow update will follow the release of patch 1.5.0.

   What to watch next

   • Official release dates for 2027
   • Pricing details for the Earthrise expansion
   • Gameplay trailers demonstrating the atomic age and space race mechanics
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. Gematsu — Sid Meier’s Civilization VII major update ‘Arc of Tomorrow’ and paid expansion ‘Earthrise’ announced
   2. 2K Newsroom — Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Charts a New Course with Arc of Tomorrow Update and First Expansion, Earthrise
   3. Nintendo Everything — Civilization 7 announces "Arc of Tomorrow" update, first expansion titled "Earthrise"
   4. Polygon.com — Civilization 7 Officially Gets a Major Sci-Fi Update for 2027
   5. PC Gamer — Civilization 7 will finally enter the atomic age in 2027, via a free update Firaxis says will be 'even bigger in scope' than last year's Test of Time
   6. Sid Meier's Civilization — Watch the Civilization VII developer panel at PAX West 2026!
   7. www.pcgamesn.com — Civilization 7 will finally enter the Atomic Age with a free update, followed by a space race DLC
   8. www.impulsegamer.com — Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Charts a New Course with Arc of Tomorrow Update and First Expansion
   9. gamerant.com — Huge New Free Civilization 7 Update Confirmed for 2027
   10. www.dualshockers.com — First Civilization VII DLC Goes to the One Place That Hasn't Been Corrupted by Capitalism
   11. www.4gamers.com.tw — 《文明帝國VII》公開新資料片「地昇天際」 2027上太空
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