
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
Sid Meier's Civilization IV is an upcoming Simulator/Strategy/Turn-based strategy (TBS) game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on October 25, 2005.
Developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games, Aspyr Media, Take-Two Interactive.
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Release Date: 10/26/2005
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Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new tools to manage and expand your civilization, all-new easy to use mod capabilities and intense multiplayer modes and options
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Developer
- Firaxis Games
Publishers
- 2K Games
- Aspyr Media
- Take-Two Interactive
Player Perspective
Part of
- Sid Meier franchise
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Release Information
Primary Release Date
October 25, 2005
✅ Already released
Platform Release Dates
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Release Notes
- Release dates may vary by region and platform
- Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
- Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
- Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping
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Estimated system requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization IV on PC
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✨ RecommendedImportant Notes
- These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
- Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
- SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
- Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
- VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included
💡Performance Tips
For the best experience with Sid Meier's Civilization IV, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.
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