Unlocking Crossplay Chaos: “Civilization 7” PC Players Left Frustrated by Disabled Multiplayer

Civilization 7: New Update 1.0.1 Now Live, Cross-Play Temporarily Disabled

Firaxis has released a new update, Patch 1.0.1, exclusively for the PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck versions of Civilization 7. While this update will enhance the PC experience, cross-play between PC players and console players is currently disabled.

According to Firaxis, this update was deployed to expedite fixes and improvements for the PC experience. As a result, PC players will experience a different update cadence compared to console players. This will not affect console players’ ability to play with other console players, nor PC-to-PC multiplayer.

The update addresses several fan-claimed issues, reflecting feedback from the advanced access period. Some notable fixes include improvements to the game’s AI, camera, and UI. Here are some of the key updates:

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue causing Ages in Epic and Marathon speed games to be shorter than intended.
• City States will now turn into Friendly Independent Powers on Age Transition instead of disappearing completely.
• Naval Units will use the correct Combat Strength values when attacking another Naval Unit.
• Completing the final milestone of a Legacy Path no longer adds Age Progress in the Modern Age.

AI

• AI will now offer high-value Cities less often during Peace Deals.
• AI will now declare war less often at the start of the Modern Age.
• AI will now consider Ideology more before Declaring War or offering Peace.

Camera

• Fixed an issue on native-resolutions where the camera would focus on the lower end of the map when clicking on the minimap.

UI

• Replaced the Simplified Chinese font with the font used in Civilization VI.
• Fixed an issue where the Settlement menu fails to open when clicking on a non-player’s Settlement Banner.
• Improved the alignment of leader names and portraits on the Age Summary screen.

Firaxis has expressed gratitude to fans for their feedback and continues to collect and respond to community concerns. The development team is committed to prioritizing community-requested features, including the ability to pick starting and ending Ages and adding hotseat multiplayer.

Stay tuned for more updates on Civilization 7 and its ongoing development.