Overview
Description
A clean breakdown of the game, release timing, protection and scene details.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI launched on October 20, 2016, and it's kept strategy fans hooked ever since. Developed by Firaxis Games with Aspyr handling the Mac and Linux versions, and published by 2K and Aspyr, this game is available on PC, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. At its core, Civ VI is all about building an empire to stand the test of time. You guide your civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age, engaging in diplomacy, war, and culture along the way. It's the kind of game where tweaking your strategies keeps things fresh, even after countless playthroughs.
Specs
System Requirements
Hardware details for running Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on PC.
Minimum
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Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
Memory
4 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
17 GB available space
Graphics
1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530
Processor
Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Device
Additional Notes
Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 and 2015 Runtime Libraries, and Microsoft DirectX. Internet connection and acceptance of Steam™ Subscriber Agreement required for activation. See for details.
Recommended
OS *
Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
Memory
8 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
23 GB available space
Graphics
2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater
Processor
Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Device
Localization
Languages
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English
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French
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Italian
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German
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Spanish - Spain
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Japanese
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Korean
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Polish
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Portuguese - Brazil
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Russian
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Simplified Chinese
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