Civilization VII 1.2.2 Update: Traditionalists Return?
- Firaxis has rolled out update 1.2.2 for Civilization VII, bringing a mix of balance adjustments, system improvements, and user interface enhancements.
- The new loading screen offers more detailed facts and interactive elements, signaling further UI overhauls.
- Balance changes include allowing trade convoys to travel over land, preventing treasure ships from getting stuck.
Civilization VII update 1.2.2 arrives, and players can now pet their scout unit’s dog! This update from Firaxis isn’t just about adorable interactions. It also introduces considerable balance adjustments and crucial user interface enhancements. Trade convoys now traverse land, broadening strategic gameplay, and the Hub Town focus has been tweaked. New city-state bonuses and religious beliefs also refresh the 4X formula. However, some players have noted UI scaling issues.News Directory 3 reports this patch enhances the overall experience. Expect further UI overhauls and features like auto-explore for scout units in future updates. Discover what’s next for civilization VII.
‘Civilization VII’ Update Adds Pet-the-Dog Feature, Tweaks UI
Updated june 24, 2025
Firaxis has rolled out update 1.2.2 for Civilization VII, bringing a mix of balance adjustments, system improvements, and user interface enhancements. The update also includes a much-requested feature: the ability to pet your scout unit’s dog.
The new loading screen offers more detailed facts and interactive elements, signaling further UI overhauls. however, some players noted the 2D leader assets appear scaled awkwardly, resulting in a fuzzy look.
Balance changes include allowing trade convoys to travel over land, preventing treasure ships from getting stuck. This change broadens strategic options for economic development during the Exploration Age. Town focuses also received an overhaul, including new additions and a nerf to the Hub Town focus, which now provides +1 influence per connected town rather of two.
The patch notes detail othre balance tweaks, including new city-state bonuses, pantheons, and religious beliefs.
What’s next
Firaxis is reportedly working on auto-explore for scout units and hotseat multiplayer support, though these features were not included in update 1.2.2. Further UI overhauls are also planned.