The eagerly anticipated Civilization 7 update 1.1.1 patch notes are officially released and bring a wealth of impactful changes. The developers had previously promised significant updates by late March, and they have undeniably followed through. This patch is packed with numerous enhancements, gameplay fixes, and multifaceted improvements that aim to elevate the gaming experience.
While there is still more work to be done, the introduction of this update marks a promising turning point for Civilization 7. Let’s delve into the specifics of the patch notes and explore how these modifications will influence gameplay.
Civilization 7 Update 1.1.1 Patch Highlights
Introducing New Features
Modern Age Adjustments:
- Extended duration for the Modern Age, allowing players to enjoy unique gameplay elements more extensively.
- Changes to Age Progress: Eliminating an opponent no longer increases Age Progress in Modern Age, while the Age Progress added during Exploration has been reduced by 50%, facilitating Achieving Domination Victories.
- Increased costs for Modern Techs and Civics by approximately 25%, based on their depth in the tech trees.
- Adjustments to Railroad Tycoon gameplay, including:
- Factory costs rise from 600 to 1400.
- Port costs increase from 550 to 1200.
- Rail Station costs escalate from 650 to 1200.
- Coal Resource effectiveness changed from a full 100% Production bonus to 10% for Rail Stations and Ports (previously flawed implementation).
- Oil now provides a 10% Production boost for Factories.
- New military advisor alerts players if they lack sufficient commanders to maintain their units as an Age concludes.
- Enhanced Map Generation allows players to select between two Start Position options (Standard and Balanced) in Advanced Setup.
Leader and Civilization Updates
Leader Changes:
- Ashoka, World Conqueror now has a combat bonus of +5 against Fortified Districts during Celebrations, down from +10.
- Confucius correctly unlocks the Qing during the Modern Age.
- Lafayette’s Combat Strength bonus is no longer doubled in Distant Lands.
- Adjusted Culture and Happiness benefits per Age in Settlements have been modified for balance.
Civilization Adjustments:
- Buganda: Nyanza Civic now applies fully to hex structures like the Aerodrome.
- Carthage (from Crossroads of the World DLC): Numidian Cavalry’s bonus Combat Strength is limited to +1 per unique City resource in the Capital.
- Hawai’i: Ahupua’a Tradition’s emphasis shifts from Culture on Food Buildings to Food on Culture Buildings.
- Maya: Adjustments include reduced production gains and scientific benefits from certain buildings and wonders.
- Additional tweaks were made to other civilizations such as Great Britain, Majapahit, and Mongolia.
Gameplay Enhancements
The following improvements have been made to gameplay:
- AI Improvements:
- Enhanced scouting and settlement behavior, allowing for a more dynamic gameplay experience.
- Commanders now gain bonus XP based on difficulty, impacting their advancement in strategic roles.
- Economic Changes:
- Towns with a Trade Outpost Focus now extend the +5 Trade range to connected settlements, increasing efficiency in trade routes.
- Fixed production bonuses across various buildings to ensure proper functionality.
- Resolved issues related to gold management when making repairs and building across settlements.
- Military Adjustments: The Scorched Earth Policy now offers a moderated combat strength boost, while improvements were made regarding movement and combat strength for various units.
- Crises Management: The Revolutions Crisis now applies accurate Unhappiness effects upon governmental change, ensuring player accountability.
User Interface Overhauls
This update also implements numerous user interface improvements:
- New notifications, including a “District Under Attack”alert.
- Improvements in text alignment and spacing across various menus for a streamlined experience.
- Enhanced controller support addressing various input issues and UI flows.
- Options to customize settlement and commander names have been added, improving personalization.
- Additional interface features, such as a Trade Lens showing Trade Route information without selecting a Merchant Unit.
Narrative Changes
New events have been added, expanding the decision-making landscape within the game. Key events include:
- Legacy of the Ancients
- Sickness in the Air
- Central Autocracy
- Ament in various event texts and requirements to better reflect gameplay scenarios.
Miscellaneous Adjustments
- Improvements across various platforms, including visual enhancements on GPU systems and animations related to Ports and Quarries.
- Resolved multiplayer issues, ensuring smoother gameplay experiences during online sessions.
Console Improvements
Updates for PlayStation and other platforms feature enhanced UI element alignment and several fixes aimed at refining the user experience.
In conclusion, the Civilization 7 update 1.1.1 patch notes present a robust upgrade that not only rectifies previous issues but also enriches the overall gaming experience. Players can look forward to further content as outlined in the 2025 development roadmap.
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