
Civilization 7 adds hotseat multiplayer next week, months into Firaxis' rehab
After a bumpy 2025 start, Firaxis is shipping another major update next week, including the hotseat mode fans asked for.

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After a bumpy 2025 start, Firaxis is shipping another major update next week, including the hotseat mode fans asked for.

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