Civ 7 Crossroads: New DLC Predictions

Even before Civilization VII's official release, Firaxis Games is already expanding the world with the Crossroads of the World DLC. This expansion introduces two new leaders, four new civilizations, and a host of new natural wonders, spread across two releases in early and late March 2025. Let's delve into what we know and speculate on what awaits.

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New Civs, Leaders, and Wonders Coming to Civ 7

Hot on the heels of the Civilization VII Deluxe Edition launch, Firaxis unveiled their 2025 post-launch roadmap: the Crossroads of the World DLC. Included with the Deluxe and Founders' Editions, this DLC promises two new leaders, four new civilizations, and four new natural wonders, arriving in two installments in early and late March 2025.

Ada Lovelace, alongside Great Britain and Carthage, and four new natural wonders, are slated for early March. Simón Bolívar, Nepal, and Bulgaria will join the game later that month.

While specifics are scarce, let's speculate! These are predictions based on historical context and should be taken with a grain of salt. No offense is intended to any culture or people.

Ada Lovelace: Leader Ability, Attributes, and Agenda Prediction

Ada Lovelace, the pioneering computer programmer, will likely be a science-focused leader. Her aristocratic background suggests bonuses related to Codex and Specialist mechanics, areas currently unexplored by existing leaders. Combined with predicted Great Britain bonuses, she seems poised for a science victory.

Simón Bolívar: Leader Ability, Attributes, and Agenda Prediction

Simón Bolívar, "The Liberator," a familiar face from Civ VI, will likely embrace a militarist/expansionist playstyle. His leadership will probably leverage the new Commanders mechanic, potentially focusing on logistical prowess to maintain a constantly advancing army.

Carthage: Unique Bonus, Unit, Infrastructure, and Wonder Prediction

Carthage's mercantile history suggests a focus on trade. However, with Aksum already filling the naval trade niche, Carthage might specialize in Trade Route capacity and Culture bonuses from international trade, potentially synergizing with the Colossus wonder.

Great Britain: Unique Bonus, Unit, Infrastructure, and Wonder Prediction

A Civilization series veteran, Great Britain will likely reflect its Industrial Era dominance. Bonuses tied to naval production and trade, along with a possible production boost from Oxford University, seem likely.

Nepal: Unique Bonus, Unit, Infrastructure, and Wonder Prediction

Nepal's mountainous terrain and military history suggest a focus on military and cultural advantages, perhaps with units benefiting from mountainous terrain. The specific wonder synergy remains to be seen.

Bulgaria: Unique Bonus, Unit, Infrastructure, and Wonder Prediction

Bulgaria's location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia suggests a blend of military and economic strengths, possibly focusing on cavalry and social policies. Its Exploration Age placement hints at a design reflecting its post-Ottoman era.

Crossroads of the World DLC: Natural Wonder Bonus Predictions

The DLC introduces four new natural wonders. Given Civ VII's passive natural wonder design (providing tile yields rather than unique bonuses), their effects will likely focus on enhancing resource production in their respective tiles.

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