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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Strategy Turn-Based Strategy Multiplayer Historical Grand Strategy
Players now
36,607
Recorded peak
50,089
24-hour change
+19.36%
Steam reviews
86.3% positive
277,667 reviews · via SteamSpy

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Civilization VI offers new ways to engage with your world: cities now physically expand across the map, active research in technology and culture unlocks new potential, and competing leaders will pursue their own agendas based on their historical traits as you race for one of five ways to achieve victory in the game.


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  • See the marvels of your empire spread across the map like never before. Each district, wonder, and improvement is built on its own hex, allowing you to customize your city to your heart’s content.
  • From the Commercial Hub to the Spaceport, every district provides unique and powerful bonuses. Pick and choose which districts to build to fit your needs!
  • Build better than your opponents, place yourself strategically for your allies, and become the best civilization on Earth.



  • Boost your civilization’s progress through history to unlock powerful bonuses before anyone else! To advance more quickly, use your units to actively explore, develop your environment, and discover new cultures.
  • Research isn’t just limited to science. Explore the Civics tree to unlock powerful new governments and cultural policies
  • Cultivate the civilization that fits your playstyle, or switch it up every time you play!



  • As the game progresses, so do your diplomatic relationships. From primitive first interactions where conflict is a fact of life, to late game alliances and negotiations.
  • Carry influence with nearby city states to gain its diplomatic allegiance and earn game-changing city-state bonuses
  • Enlist spies to gather crucial intel on rival civilizations, steal precious resources, and even topple governments.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • 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

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
  • Processor: Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 23 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.14.6 (Mojave)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2.7Ghz
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB GPU Minimum - GeForce 775M | Radeon HD 6970 | Intel Iris Pro
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates or patches. Within this time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users.

Recommended

Recommended:

    Linux

    Minimum

    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 (64bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 530 or AMD A8-3870
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 1 GB VRAM Minimum - NVIDIA GeForce 650
    • Storage: 17 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: IMPORTANT NOTICE: Some Intel i3 Processors may require an additional 2 GB Swap Partition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: ATI and INTEL chipsets are NOT supported to run Civilization VI LINUX. Don't meet the above requirements? Running on a unique distro? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Civ VI! Visit the Civilization VI community page to share your experience with other Linux players and learn about how to send bugs to Aspyr. Your feedback will help us improve Civ VI Linux and future AAA Linux releases!

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      Game details Languages, features & support
      Publisher
      2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
      USK rating
      12
      Brazilian rating
      10
      Steam Germany rating
      12
      Achievements
      320
      Metacritic
      88
      Features
      Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, In-App Purchases, Steam Turn Notifications, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
      Languages
      English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Korean*, Polish*, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian*, Simplified Chinese*, Traditional Chinese*
      *languages with full audio support
      Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

      Can I Play This?

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      Some source data is stale
      Native Steam builds
      Windows: supported
      macOS: supported
      Linux: supported
      Steam Deck
      playable
      Valve compatibility test
      The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
      Input
      Controller support: unknown

      Steam feature declarations

      single player multiplayer online pvp cross platform multiplayer remote play tablet remote play together family sharing
      Structured language support (12)
      LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
      EnglishYesYesYes
      FrenchYesYesYes
      ItalianYesYesYes
      GermanYesYesYes
      Spanish - SpainYesYesYes
      JapaneseYesYesYes
      KoreanYesYesYes
      PolishYesYesYes
      Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
      RussianYesYesYes
      Simplified ChineseYesYesYes
      Traditional ChineseYesYesYes

      Third-party requirements shown by Steam

      Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Sid Meier's Civilization VI EULA
      Steam Store app details stale · checked 2026-09-30 Steam store page fresh · checked 2026-10-27 PCGamingWiki technical notes External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.
      Achievement progress Rarity & completion patterns

      Achievement Difficulty

      Global unlock percentages are not exact completion or retention metrics.

      Steam source
      Achievements measured
      320
      Hunter score
      95.9 / 100
      SteamIQHQ inference from rarity and count
      Progression analysis
      Achievement rarity is available, but milestone order is not defensible.

      Rarest achievements

      ARR_ACHIEVEMENT_03 0.3%
      ARR_ACHIEVEMENT_04 0.3%
      ARR_ACHIEVEMENT_09 0.3%
      DLC4_ACHIEVEMENT_07 0.3%
      DLC5_ACHIEVEMENT_4 0.3%

      Difficulty distribution

      Ultra rare (<1%)130
      Very rare (1–5%)116
      Rare (5–20%)47
      Uncommon (20–50%)21
      Common (50%+)6
      Observed Nov 12, 2026 19:51 UTC · fresh
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      Game Insights

      Player Health

      Healthy — 26.5K daily average.

      Stable player base with low churn risk.

      ▬ -2% trend

      Multiplayer Viability

      Healthy — 32.5K CCU.

      Strong player base for matchmaking.

      ▬ Stable population

      Update Momentum

      Actively Updated — 4 patches in last 30 days.

      6 patches and 6 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

      ▲ 4 patches this month

      Genre Benchmarks

      Player Count Top 44%
      Growth Rate Top 0%
      Value Ratio Top 5%

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      Update Timeline

      Steam News observations with inferred categories. CCU and review comparisons are associations, not proof of causation.

      Source: Steam News
      Freshness: fresh
      Observed Nov 14, 2026 04:33 UTC
      Meaningful updates
      12
      Last 365 days
      Last meaningful update
      8 days ago
      Median cadence
      13.9 days

      [p]We’ve released a targeted update to improve security protections for Civilization VI. Gameplay and save files should remain fully compatible with this update, though some community mods may experience compatibility issues. Please give mod authors time to update their creations…

      Nov 05, 2026 at 19:06 UTC Community Announcements By FiraxisDev medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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      [p]The legendary turn-based strategy series, [url="https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/35th-anniversary/"][u][i]Sid Meier's Civilization,[/i][/u][/url][url="https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/35th-anniversary/"][u] just celebrated its 35th anniversary[/u][/url]. Since 1991, the…

      Oct 22, 2026 at 21:40 UTC Community Announcements By jonathan.geisinger medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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      [p]To mark the 10th anniversary of [i]Sid Meier's Civilization VI[/i], we're inviting [i]Civ[/i] fans new and old to forge new empires in this award-winning entry in the iconic [i]Civilization[/i] franchise with discounts* on the base game, post-launch DLCs, and the newly re-list…

      Oct 21, 2026 at 17:03 UTC Community Announcements By jonathan.geisinger medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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      [p]This week marks the 10th anniversary of [i]Civilization VI[/i]! From the entire team at Firaxis Games: we're so grateful for the decade of support, creativity, and countless "one more turn" moments. Thanks for making your mark on this chapter of the franchise's history, and fo…

      Oct 21, 2026 at 16:00 UTC Community Announcements By jonathan.geisinger medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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      [url=https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/2K/][img]https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/4128336/66a2bcaddd03b0f7481eaf24a784f4e18d4652b7.jpg[/img][/url][p]As the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air settles in, that familiar feeling returns: the golden hour after school…

      Oct 01, 2026 at 17:27 UTC Community Announcements By 2K J medium update proxy (inferred) External source

      [p align="justify"]Celebrate 35 Years of "One More Turn"[/p][p][/p][p align="justify"]For over three decades, legendary designer Sid Meier and the team at Firaxis Games have invited players around the world to build empires that stand the test of time. This September, we are cele…

      Sep 03, 2026 at 17:20 UTC Community Announcements By 2K J medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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      [p]In 1991, Sid Meier and his team shipped a new game that challenged players to build civilizations which could stand the test of time. In the 35 years since, millions more players have founded and led countless empires that reshaped world history in their image.[/p][p][/p][p]We…

      Sep 03, 2026 at 17:18 UTC Community Announcements By 2K J medium update proxy (inferred) External source

      [p]Join the [i]Civ VII [/i]team on Saturday, September 5 at 2pm PT/5pm ET for the developer panel happening live at PAX West 2026! In addition to celebrating the series' 35th anniversary, the team from Firaxis Games will also hold an in-depth discussion about what's next for [i]C…

      Sep 01, 2026 at 17:12 UTC Community Announcements By 2K J medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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      [p]The 2K Summer Sale is officially live on Steam, and it’s the perfect excuse to find your next great escape. Summer is about having the time to truly immerse yourself, dive deep into a world, and remember exactly why you fell in love with gaming in the first place.[/p][p][/p][p…

      Jun 25, 2026 at 17:10 UTC Community Announcements By 2K J medium update proxy (inferred) External source

      [p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45050851/7e23ec0dba50e946767dc0f6a4845e4fad773a5a.jpg"][/img][/p][p][/p][p][i]Civilization VII[/i]'s Test of Time update—the massive, many-months-in-the-works update playtested by [url="https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/firaxis-feature-workshop/"…

      May 06, 2026 at 17:02 UTC Community Announcements By 2K K medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How many people play Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
      Healthy — 26.5K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
      Is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI multiplayer dead?
      Healthy — 32.5K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
      Is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI still getting updates?
      Actively Updated — 4 patches in last 30 days. 6 patches and 6 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
      How many players are currently playing Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
      36.6K players are currently in-game on Steam.
      What is the recorded Steam price for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
      The last observed Steam price for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is $59.99. Check Steam for current pricing and availability.
      What genre is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
      Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is a Strategy game.
      Who developed Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
      Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.
      What platforms does Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI support?
      Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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