Civ 7 New Standard vs Balanced Starting Position: Explained

One of the most exciting new changes in the Civ 7 Patch 1.1.1 that is set to release on March 25 is the addition of new starting position choices – Standard and Balanced. These will allow players even more say over what kind of game they are going to play in terms of where they are positioned on the map. Here’s more on the new starting position types, how to toggle between them, and what to expect overall.

Standard vs Balanced Starting Positions in Civ 7

Starting on March 25, players will now be able to choose between a Standard or Balanced start on their map in Civ 7. Here are the differences between the two, courtesy of developers:

Standard Starting Position

• New default single-player choice
• Continents more varied, less predictable
• More like Civ 6

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Balanced Starting Position

• The new default for multiplayer games
• More of an even playing field

Players will choose which starting position choice they would like to play with in the menu screen as they are creating a single-player or multiplayer game.

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You can see more about the other changes coming in Patch 1.1.1 in the video breakdown above, or check out the other articles covering the changes here on The Game Haus. Otherwise, stay tuned for more!

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