Update 1.3.2 Notes – Feb 3

Update 1.3.2 is rolling out now to all platforms!

It’s been a little while since our last update (a full year, you might even say). While our update cadence has been a bit lighter recently, it’s because the team is deep in the trenches on a major update we’re calling Test of Time, coming this spring. We’re currently heads-down on some of the biggest systemic overhauls we’ve ever attempted, including a total rework of Victories and the option to play as one civilization through every Age. These are massive efforts, and we’re taking the time to ensure they land exactly where they need to. You can read all about those long-term plans in our deep-dive article here.

Even so, we didn't want to wait until spring to bring you some of the things you’ve been asking for. Update 1.3.2 rolls out today, and as a thank you for all the support we’ve received from our community this past year, we’re bringing a fan-favorite back to the roster: Gilgamesh is now available for all Civilization VII players, for free.

This update also focuses on making the day-to-day experience of building an empire a bit smoother. We’re introducing the first phase of nested tooltips to help clear up complex terms on the fly, and a new Appeal Lens to make hunting for high-Happiness tiles much more intuitive. We’ve also included a balance pass – featuring a rework for the French Empire and buffs for Dai Viet – to ensure the meta stays fresh while we work on the larger shifts coming later this year.

We’re excited for you to dive in and get playing but as always, a few quick notes:

• While we aim to maintain backwards compatibility for existing saves as much as possible, some new abilities or effects may not appear until you start a new game or advance to the next Age in your current campaign. For the best experience, we recommend starting a new game, or continuing your current game into the next Age.

• If you encounter any new issues, try disabling any mods, as some may not yet be compatible with the latest update.

• Are you playing on Steam and want to finish your current save under a previous version? You can do so using our legacy Steam beta branch.

Alongside this update, Steam players may notice a prompt mentioning "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" from Verified publisher Valve Corp. when launching Civ VII. After selecting Yes, you will notice Steam UI displaying "Running install script (Microsoft VC Redistributable)" for a couple minutes before the game eventually launches. This one time player experience is normal and is a result of a Steam side settings change we made to ensure no one encounters strange and potentially blocking issues when trying to launch Civ VII.

Gilgamesh Returns

Your best friend and King of Uruk, Gilgamesh, makes his comeback to Civilization!This leader is free for all Civ VII players with the 1.3.2 Update as a thank you for all the support we’ve seen from players over the last year, along with a free anniversary profile badge, banner, and title.

Whether he was your favorite ally in Civ VI or if you've never met the legendary demigod of Uruk face-to-face, Gilgamesh is best known for his prowess in battle. In Civ VII, his emphasis on Endeavors helps him maximize their value with Allies. If you're playing as Gilgamesh, make sure you form those alliances quickly,