{
  "id": 6150991,
  "title": "Two years after its rocky launch, Civilization 7's first paid expansion Earthrise is on its way - but first comes the atomic age",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/two-years-after-its-rocky-launch-civilization-7s-first-paid-expansion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T17:31:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/civilization-7-paid-expansion-earthrise-atomic-age-free-update"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two years after its controversial launch, Civilization 7's first paid expansion, Earthrise, is set to arrive next year, following a host of free updates. The expanded game introduces the Atomic Age, extending the game's timeline into the near future, with new civilizations, leaders, and nuclear gameplay options. New features include Multilateral Agreements for diplomatic responses to nuclear stockpiles, and city-state-focused proxy warfare. The Arc of Tomorrow update allows players to create film-related Great Works, and introduces Manufactured Goods for crafting resources such as Enriched Uranium. Both updates are scheduled for release in 2027, ahead of Civilization 7's space-themed expansion, Earthrise.",
  "summary": "It's been a bumpy ride for Civilization 7, but two years after its widely criticised launch - and as the legendary 4X series celebrates its 35th anniversary - developer Firaxis has unveiled a host of new updates coming to the game. That includes a space age update, dragging Civ 7 into the present and beyond, as well as its first paid expansion, Earthrise, both arriving next year. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "Civilization 7's first paid expansion, Earthrise, set to release in 2027",
    "Atomic Age era added, extending game timeline to near future",
    "New features include Multilateral Agreements and Manufactured Goods"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}