Summary

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7has officially unveiled the PC system requirements for the game. Gamers who intend to playCivilization 7can now determine whether their PCs are up to the task with minimum, recommended, and ultra system requirements.

Civilization 7has been a long time coming, but players have to wait a bit longer for the title to finally launch. Fans of the series will finally beable to playCivilization 7starting onFebruary 11, 2025, which gives players plenty of time to verify their computers are ready for it.

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Civilization 7has confirmed the game’s system requirements via official channels. In all, the system requirements seem fairly approachable, with a GPU as old as an Nvidia GTX 1050, an Intel i3 CPU, and a mere 8 GB of RAM being the major requirements to achieve 1080p and 30FPS on low settings. However, like many modern games, players should note that an SSD is listed as a minimum requirement, so the game may not run as intended on computers relying on HDDs.

For those who don’t want to settle for low settings, players can expect 1080p at 60FPS with an Intel Core i5 or better, an Nvidia RTX 2060, and 16 GB of RAM. Ultra Settings increase system requirements dramatically, however. For 4K resolution and 60 FPS, PC gamers will need an Intel Core i7-14700F or better,Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, and 32 GB of RAM. All systems will need Windows 10 or above and DirectX Version 12.

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Civilization 7will also be playable on MacOS and Linux, but the developer does not yet have system requirements to share for those systems. PC gamers should also be aware thatCivilization 7will use Denuvo DRM.

1080p

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30

60

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Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200

Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600x

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Intel Core i7-14700F or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

GPU

NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD RX 460 or Intel Arc A380

Nvidia RTX 2060 or AMD RX 6600 or Intel Arc A750

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

8 GB

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16 GB

32 GB

Windows 10 or 11 64-bit

Version 12

Civilization 7has fairly large shoes to fill with it having been nearly a decade since its predecessorCivilization 6released.Civilization 7has revealed returning leaders, which should please long-term fans of the series, but also new features that make the game more approachable for newcomers.Civilization 7will introduce Age Transitions, which will give players a sort of second chance to make up for any mistakes they’ve made along the way.

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WHERE TO PLAY

The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter.Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIIempowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!InCivilization VII, your strategic decisions shape the unique cultural lineage of your evolving empire. Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history and steer the course of your story by choosing a new civilization to represent your empire in each Age of human advancement.Construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, improve your civilization with technological breakthroughs, and conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations as you explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Pursue prosperity in an immersive solo experience or play with others in online multiplayer.Whether you choose to follow a path rooted in history or reimagine possibilities to chart your own way forward, build something you believe in and create a legacy that echoes through the Ages inCivilization VII.