Civilization has received a significant update this week, bringing exciting new changes and content for players to enjoy. The general update focuses on revamping sea gameplay, including improvements to combat, resource gathering, spawning, and navigation on water tiles.
Alongside this update, Firaxis Games has released a free expansion pack called the *Tides of Power Collection*. This expansion launched today and will be available for free to claim until January 2026. After this date, the expansion will be priced at $30.
The latest Civilization 7 Update 1.3 introduces a massive overhaul to water gameplay. Coastal tiles have been heavily revamped to offer more rewarding outputs. Navigating these tiles has also been improved, especially with the Privateer unit — accessible to all civilizations — which can attack, defend, and plunder trade routes early in the game.
The *Tides of Power Collection* ties in perfectly with these changes by introducing Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, into gameplay. Players will also have the option to start with the Republic of Pirates civilization.
In addition to Blackbeard and the Pirates, this expansion adds new leaders and civilizations, including Sayyida al Hurra and the Ottomans, joining existing civilizations like Iceland and Tonga. To further enhance gameplay, four new Wonders have also been introduced.
If you own Civilization 7, you can claim the *Tides of Power Collection* for free on your platform of choice until January 5, 2026. This free offer is Firaxis’s way of thanking the fans who have supported Civilization 7 so far.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the enhanced sea gameplay and new content — update your game and claim your free expansion today!
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