Sid Meier's Civilization VI

ReleasedOct 20, 2016

PlayStation 4
Linux
Android
PC (Microsoft Windows)
iOS
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Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

About

Civilization VI is a 4X turn-based strategy game in which players guide a civilization from its founding as a small settlement through multiple eras of development. Players explore a procedurally generated map, found cities, research technologies, develop culture, engage in diplomacy, and compete against AI or human opponents to achieve victory through military dominance, scientific advancement, cultural influence, religious conversion, or diplomatic consensus. A key design change from its predecessor is the "unstacking" of cities, requiring players to place districts on surrounding tiles rather than stacking all improvements in the city center, making terrain and geography central to strategic planning. The game received two major expansions, Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm, which introduced mechanics like city loyalty, golden/dark ages, climate change, and natural disasters. It was succeeded by Civilization VII in 2025.

Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: Aspyr Media, 2K Games
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes: Fantasy, Historical, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings: CERO B, USK 12, PEGI 12, CLASSIND 10, ACB PG, ESRB E10+, GRAC 12+
Time to beat: 28 h rushed · 63 h normally
IGDB rating: 84 / 100 (652 ratings)
Also known as: Civilization VI, Civ6, Civilization 6, 시드 마이어의 문명 VI, Civilisation VI, Civilisation 6, Civ 6, Civ VI

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Android	Aug 13, 2020
iOS	Dec 21, 2017
Linux	Oct 20, 2016 · North AmericaFeb 9, 2017 · Worldwide
Mac	Oct 20, 2016 · North AmericaOct 24, 2016 · Worldwide
Nintendo Switch	Nov 16, 2018 · WorldwideOct 13, 2021 · Europe
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Oct 20, 2016 · North AmericaOct 21, 2016 · Worldwide
PlayStation 4	Nov 22, 2019
Xbox One	Nov 22, 2019