Sid Meier's Civilization V

Sid Meier's Civilization V

Simulator • Strategy • Turn-based strategy (TBS)
2010

Sid Meier's Civilization V is an upcoming Simulator/Strategy/Turn-based strategy (TBS) game releasing on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on September 21, 2010.

Developed by Firaxis Games and published by Aspyr Media, Mastertronic, 2K Games.

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Release Date: 09/22/2010

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Story

Sid Meier's Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game where the player leads a civilization from the stone-age all the way to future tech, there is more than one way to win, achieving one of a number of different victory conditions through research, exploration, diplomacy, expansion, economic development, government and military conquest. You will face other civilizations, either online as other people or played by the computer, civilization 5 features a advanced diplomacy system when dealing with computer controlled civs or computer controlled city-states.

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Game Information

Platforms

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genres

SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)

Developer

  • Firaxis Games

Publishers

  • Aspyr Media
  • Mastertronic
  • 2K Games

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Part of

  • Sid Meier franchise

Ratings & Reviews

87%
Critic Score
5 reviews
85%
User Score
1102 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

FantasyScience fictionHistoricalWarfare4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

modern warfarehelicopterexplorationmedievalsamuraiworld dominationconstructionturn-based

Game Engine

Built with Firaxis LORE

Release Information

Primary Release Date

September 21, 2010

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Linux

June 11, 2014
September 21, 2010

PC (Microsoft Windows)

September 24, 2010
September 24, 2010
October 29, 2010
September 21, 2010

Mac

November 23, 2010
September 21, 2010

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

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization V on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important 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 V, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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