Minimum System Requirements
Windows
OS:
Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
RAM:
2 GB RAM
Video card:
256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics
Sound card:
DirectX 9.0c-compatible
Disk space:
8 GB
MAC
Sid Meier's Civilization V is not officially supported on macOS. However, some users have managed to run the game using Windows emulation software or by installing Windows on a separate partition via Boot Camp
Linux
Sid Meier's Civilization V does not have an official Linux version. Players have used compatibility layers like Steam Play's Proton or Wine to run the game on Linux systems, but performance and compatibility can vary
Recommended System Requirements
Windows
OS:
Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7
Processor:
1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
RAM:
4 GB RAM
Video card:
512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better
Sound card:
DirectX 9.0c-compatible
Disk space:
8 GB
MAC
Sid Meier's Civilization V is not officially supported on macOS. However, some users have managed to run the game using Windows emulation software or by installing Windows on a separate partition via Boot Camp
Linux
Sid Meier's Civilization V does not have an official Linux version. Players have used compatibility layers like Steam Play's Proton or Wine to run the game on Linux systems, but performance and compatibility can vary
We recommend playing Sid Meier's Civilization V on a Windows PC that meets or exceeds the recommended system requirements. If you're trying to play on a Mac or Linux, be prepared for potential technical issues and performance changes.
