# It took two years, but Civilization 7 is finally reaching the Atomic Age with a free update

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/it-took-two-years-but-civilization-7-is-finally-reaching-the-atomic-age-with-a-free-update/
- Published: 2026-09-06T17:35:35+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-06T19:09:14+00:00
- Original publisher: Destructoid
- Original article: https://www.destructoid.com/civilization-7-atomic-age/
- Topics: Software, Technology

## Key points

- Civilization 7 is getting a free Atomic Age update
- It will add proper nukes and modern civ appearances
- Update won't arrive before 2027, Firaxis says

## Summary

Firaxis Games is finally bringing an "Atomic Age" to Civilization 7, covering the 1950s to the mid-21st century, in a free update that will let players build nuclear weapons and see their civilisations take on modern-day appearances. The addition addresses a long-standing complaint about the 2025 strategy sequel, which launched without this staple era despite every previous mainline Civilization game including it from release.

Currently, nukes exist in Civilization 7 but are confined to the tail end of the game's "Modern Age", with the timeline cutting off around 1950 and leaving players without advanced delivery methods such as high-speed or precision payloads. This makes their impact on matches minimal. Firaxis has not given a firm release date for the Atomic Age update beyond confirming it will not arrive before 2027, meaning players will have to wait some time before the gap is filled.

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