It was supposed to be a treat for strategy enthusiasts, but it launched in disarray—and now the makers of Civilization VII are trying to win back players with a surprise patch. Firaxis Games has released a new update that includes the Pangea Plus map and several new features.

We all know how Civilization VII stumbled out of the gate: the game’s launch was plagued with bugs and criticism, pushing the Firaxis team to keep working on updates ever since. While they’re still focused on the big patch coming in June, the developers have decided to release a smaller, surprise update in the meantime to keep the community engaged.

On the official Firaxis Games website, players can find the full list of new content. The biggest highlight? Pangea Plus, a map that promises to really test the mettle of players. In this scenario, everyone starts on a single landmass, and it’s a race to secure crucial resources before rival civilizations do. This setup is sure to lead to more intense online skirmishes.

That’s not all. Firaxis has also raised the multiplayer player cap, though this change only applies to the Antiquity and Exploration eras. Fans can also expect tweaks to several leaders and civilizations, plus quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes based on community feedback. Altogether, this surprise update serves as a warm-up for the larger patch arriving next month.

Take-Two Confident in Civilization VII’s Future

Even though Civilization VII has been on the market for weeks, the game’s reception remains rocky. Right now, only 48% of Steam reviews are positive (out of over 31,000 user reviews), and in the last 30 days, that number has dropped to 38% (more than 1,000 players). Still, Take-Two’s CEO remains optimistic, pointing to “strong sales” and ongoing efforts to improve the game. Only time will tell how Firaxis Games’ latest project will evolve.

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