Civ 7’s Invisible Units & Ghosting Bug — What’s Causing It?
As a longtime player of Civilization 7, I’ve been enjoying the game since day one of early access. The journey has been filled with excitement, strategy, and, of course, the occasional bug. But one major issue has surfaced recently that’s affecting both single-player and online play — units becoming invisible or “ghosted.”
This bug wasn’t always present. In fact, it only started showing up after the 1.0.1 Patch 2 update on February 10, 2025. Since then, I (and many others) have noticed units disappearing, making gameplay frustrating and unpredictable.
What’s Causing the Invisible Units Bug?
The exact cause remains unknown, but through testing, I’ve found multiple factors that seem to trigger or worsen the issue.
Software That Might Be Interfering
Certain background programs appear to affect this bug. If you’re experiencing it, check if you have any of the following installed and running:
- Wemods
- Razer App
- Corsair App
- Logitech App
- Controller & Gamepad Plug-ins
- Anti-Virus Programs
- EA Store App
- Epic Games Store (launching it seems to trigger the issue)
There’s likely more software that could be contributing, but these are the ones I’ve identified so far.
In-Game Triggers
Aside from external software, certain in-game mechanics appear to increase the chances of encountering the bug:
- Using Memento to gain massive amounts of gold or influence (10,000+).
- Potential interactions with the game’s Anti-Cheat or piracy prevention systems.
These triggers suggest the issue might be tied to the game’s security measures, unintentionally affecting legitimate gameplay.
Who’s Affected?
This isn’t limited to a specific group of players. Reports show that the bug affects:
- Both single-player and online modes
- A wide range of PC setups — from low-end to high-end systems
The diversity of affected players makes pinpointing a cause even harder, but it’s clearly a widespread issue.
What’s Next?
If you’ve encountered this issue, consider testing potential workarounds:
- Disable or close background apps that might interfere.
- Avoid excessive in-game exploits like infinite gold/influence farming.
- Report your experience to the developers to help track down the root cause.
As of now, Firaxis has yet to acknowledge or patch the bug. If you’re experiencing it, comment below with your PC specs and any running software. The more data we gather, the better our chance of getting a fix.
Have you encountered the Invisible Units & Ghosting Bug? Have you found a workaround? Let’s discuss this in the comments!