Civilization 6: System requirements - PC, PS4, game modes

This section of the guide describes Civilization VI system requirements. We list the minimum and recommended requirements for the PC version of Civilization VI. Moreover, you can find the information on how the game works and what are the requirements for PlayStation4.

• Civilization 6: Does the game have high system requirements?
• Civilization 6: Game Modes
• Civilization 6: Our Rig
• Civilization 6: System requirements (PC) - Basic Info
• Civilization 6: Minimal system requirements - PC
• Civilization 6: Recommended system requirements - PC
• Civilization VI and Laptops
• Civilization 6: System requirements - PlayStation 4

Civilization 6: Does the game have high system requirements?

Civilization VI is very well optimized. Even if our rig meets only the minimal requirements, we can expect a fluid gameplay. The game can be started even without meeting the aforementioned requirements, but you need to remember that the game is compatible only with DirectX 11 graphical cards, and it's the main requirement that needs to be met.

Civilization 6: Game Modes

Singleplayer: Yes

Offline Cooperation (split screen/hot seat): Yes

Online Cooperation: Yes

Multiplayer: Yes, up to 10 players

Civilization 6: Our Rig

The guide was created using the PC version, using the specification below:

1. Operating System: Windows 7 SP1
2. CPU: Intel Core i5 4670-K
3. RAM: 8 GB
4. GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX770
5. GPU Memory: 2 GB

Civilization 6: System requirements (PC) - Basic Info

1. Supported operating systems: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 - 32-bit and 64- bit
2. Windows XP: No, the game doesn't work on Windows XP and earlier systems.
3. Internet Connection: Not Required
4. Internet Activation: Yes, Through Steam
5. Controllers: Keyboard and Mouse
6. Achievements: Yes

Civilization 6: Minimal system requirements - PC

1. Operating System: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 - 64- bit
2. CPU: Core i3 2.5 GHz / Phenom II 2.6 GHz
3. RAM: 4 GB
4. GPU: GTX 450 / HD 5570
5. Hard Drive: 12 GB
6. GPU Memory: 1 GB

Civilization 6: Recommended system requirements - PC

1. Operating System: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 - 64- bit
2. CPU: Core i5 2.5 GHz / FX8350 4.0 GHz
3. RAM: 8 GB
4. GPU: GTX 770 / HD 7970
5. Hard Drive: 12 GB
6. GPU Memory: 2 GB

Civilization VI and Laptops

Yes, the game works well on laptops, but you need to have a DirectX 11 graphic card.

Civilization 6: System requirements - PlayStation 4

1. PS+ subscription: It's not necessary to play solo. You need to have it, though, if you want to play the online multiplayer.
2. Required disk space: around 3,5 GB (base game) + optionally 2,5 GB (expansion pack).
3. The game does not allow you to play with a mouse and a keyboard on PS4, however, the controls have been designed for the DualShock 4 controller.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI

October 21, 2016

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