Sid Meier’s Civilization VI – Prime Gaming

Description and Tech Sheet

Build an empire to stand the test of time.

Game Specifications for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
Game Title Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
Developer Firaxis Games
Publisher 2K Games
Release Date October 21, 2016
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres 4X, Turn-Based Strategy (TBS)
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird’s-eye view
Controls Point and select
Themes Historical
Series Civilization
Microtransactions None
Pacing Turn-based
System Requirements Windows:

  • Minimum: Windows 7/8.1/10/11 x64, Intel Core i3 2.5 GHz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 GHz or greater, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB DirectX 11 compatible GPU, 12 GB storage, DirectX 11, DirectX Compatible Sound Device
  • Recommended: Windows 10/11 x64, Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz (4th Gen) or AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz or greater, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB DirectX 11 compatible GPU, 16 GB storage, DirectX 11, DirectX Compatible Sound Device
  • Notes: 64-bit processor and OS required. Initial installation requires one-time internet for Steam authentication. Additional software: Steam Client, Visual C++ 2012/2015 Runtimes, DirectX. Intel HD 5500 or earlier does not meet minimum.

macOS:

  • Minimum: 10.11.6, Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz, 6 GB RAM, 1 GB VRAM, 15 GB storage
  • Recommended: 10.12, Intel Core i7 2.7 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB VRAM, 15 GB storage
  • Notes: 64-bit OS required.

Linux:

  • Minimum: Ubuntu 16.04 or SteamOS, Intel Core i3-530 2.93 GHz or AMD A8-3870K 3.0 GHz, 6 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 1 GB VRAM, 15 GB storage
  • Notes: AMD/Intel GPUs not officially supported.
Graphics Features
  • API: Direct3D 11, Direct3D 12, OpenGL (macOS/Linux), Metal (macOS since April 2019)
  • Widescreen Resolution: Supported
  • Multi-Monitor: Supported
  • Ultra Widescreen: Supported
  • 4K Ultra HD: Supported
  • Windowed: Supported
  • Borderless Fullscreen: Supported (default exclusive fullscreen)
  • Anisotropic Filtering: Always on
  • Anti-Aliasing: MSAA 2x/4x/8x
  • VSync: On by default
  • Framerate: 60 FPS and 120+ FPS supported (optional caps at 20/30/60 FPS, up to 144+ FPS, FPS cap bug defaults to 60)
  • HDR: Not natively supported
  • Color Blind Mode: Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia
Audio Features
  • Separate Volume Controls: Music, SFX, Ambient, Speech
  • Surround Sound: 5.1 supported (follows Windows settings)
  • Subtitles: Supported
  • Mute on Focus Lost: Toggleable
Input Features
  • Mouse Sensitivity: Windows hardware cursor, 1:1 at desktop resolution
  • Controller Support: Steam Controller only, Steam Input API
Executables Windows: 64-bit, macOS: 64-bit, Linux: 64-bit
Editions Platinum Edition: Includes base game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm expansions, and six DLC packs
Additional Notes Post-Gathering Storm update (2019) system requirements apply.

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