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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | The Complete Edition contains no DRM. | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | The Complete Edition contains no DRM. Individual versions of the game include DRM, but it can be removed through patches. | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1786-1 | Steam | Published by 2K | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1786-1 | Steam | Published by 2K | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1642-1 | Steam | Published by Aspyr | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1642-1 | Steam | Published by Aspyr | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
====The Complete Edition==== | ====The Complete Edition==== | ||
− | The Complete Edition contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond the Sword, and [[Civilization IV: Colonization|Colonization]] on a single DVD. | + | The Complete Edition contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond the Sword, and [[Civilization IV: Colonization|Colonization]] on a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== |
Revision as of 01:15, 7 January 2017
Developers | |
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Firaxis Games | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 25, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | June 30, 2006 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
⤏ Go to series page | |
Sid Meier's Civilization | 1991 |
Freeciv (unofficial) | 1996 |
Sid Meier's Civilization II | 1996 |
Civilization II: Test of Time | 1999 |
Sid Meier's Civilization III | 2001 |
Sid Meier's Civilization IV | 2005 |
CivCity: Rome | 2006 |
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization | 2008 |
Sid Meier's Civilization V | 2010 |
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth | 2014 |
Sid Meier's Civilization VI | 2016 |
Sid Meier's Civilization VII | 2025 |
Key points
- Mod friendly.
- Active community.
- If you own retail version, you have to request multiplayer patch.[1]
- Steam version online multiplayer has been transitioned to Steamworks.[2]
General information
- Official Downloads page (patches, SDK, etc.)
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | The Complete Edition contains no DRM. Individual versions of the game include DRM, but it can be removed through patches. | |||
Published by 2K | ||||
Published by Aspyr | ||||
GOG.com | Complete Edition. Includes Civilization IV: Colonization. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | All versions available, including Complete Edition. |
- Retail version owners can contact 2K Support for Steam product keys.[2]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Civilization IV: Warlords | ||
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword |
Version differences
The Complete Edition
The Complete Edition contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond the Sword, and Colonization on a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Base game: v1.61 Patch
- Warlords: Version 2.13
- Beyond the Sword: Version 3.19
Detailed installation steps
A very thorough set of instructions on how to install Civilization IV and its expansions are available here.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 6 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | Non-Steam versions require a GameSpy ID. | |||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Removed from the Steam version.[2] Install the beta to regain access.[3] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2033, 2056, 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29001 |
UDP | 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
DirectX issues
To ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest DirectX End-User Runtimes. This is not a problem with the Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically.
Failed Initializing Python
- Caused by discontinued support for Python 2.3 in OS X Yosemite 10.10.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | macOS/OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 3 | [citation needed] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP, Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz |
Intel Pentium IV 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.7 GB | 3.8 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (3900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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- OS X
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