Difference between revisions of "Sid Meier's Civilization IV"
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− | |publisher | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} |
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 25, 2005}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|June 30, 2006|}} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 3900 | ||
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+ | |wikipedia = Civilization IV | ||
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{{Series|Civilization}} | {{Series|Civilization}} | ||
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− | ===Versions=== | + | === Versions === |
==== Civilization IV ==== | ==== Civilization IV ==== | ||
The original release of the game. Current version is 1.74 (patch). | The original release of the game. Current version is 1.74 (patch). | ||
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Civilization IV Complete contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond The Sword, and Colonization in a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version. | Civilization IV Complete contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond The Sword, and Colonization in a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version. | ||
− | ==Improvements== | + | == Improvements == |
− | ===Detailed installation steps=== | + | === Detailed installation steps === |
A very thorough set of instructions on how to install Civilization IV and its' expansions are available [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=408537 here.] | A very thorough set of instructions on how to install Civilization IV and its' expansions are available [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=408537 here.] | ||
== Game data == | == Game data == | ||
[[File:Civilization IV Gameplay.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game gameplay settings.]] | [[File:Civilization IV Gameplay.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game gameplay settings.]] | ||
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{{Game Location Table/row|Game Data|%APPDATA%\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Game Data|%APPDATA%\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4}} | ||
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[[File:Civilization IV Video.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game graphics settings.]] | [[File:Civilization IV Video.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game graphics settings.]] | ||
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{{Input Settings | {{Input Settings | ||
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[[File:Civilization IV Audio.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]] | [[File:Civilization IV Audio.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]] | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
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On Windows Vista and newer it is recommended to turn on the Windows XP option under compatibility settings. | On Windows Vista and newer it is recommended to turn on the Windows XP option under compatibility settings. | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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− | |recOS = Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 | + | |minOS = Windows 2000 |
− | |recproc = 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent/better | + | |minproc = 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent |
− | |recmem = 1 GB | + | |minmem = 256 MB |
− | |recHD = 3.8 GB free | + | |minHD = 1.7 GB free |
− | |recGPU = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 9 support (pixel and vector shaders) | + | |minGPU = 64 MB Video Card with Hardware T&L (GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better) |
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+ | |recOS = Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 | ||
+ | |recproc = 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent/better | ||
+ | |recmem = 1 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = 3.8 GB free | ||
+ | |recGPU = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 9 support (pixel and vector shaders) | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
[[Category:OS X]] | [[Category:OS X]] |
Revision as of 03:24, 7 August 2013
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Developers | |
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Firaxis Games | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Aspyr Media | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
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
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
- Official Downloads page (Patch, SDK, etc.)
Availability
Versions
Civilization IV
The original release of the game. Current version is 1.74 (patch).
Warlords Expansion
Warlords adds additional civilizations and the Great General to the game. Other changes include a vassal state system. Current version is 2.13 (patch).
Beyond The Sword Expansion
Beyond The Sword adds espionage and corporations to the game. It greatly expands the tech tree, adds many new leaders and civilizations, and adds new buildings and wonders. Random events are added to the game. Beyond The Sword also installs much of the content from Warlords, however does not require Warlords. Current version is 3.19 (patch).
Civilization IV: Colonization
Colonization is a remake of a classic Sid Meier game using the Civilization IV engine. Because it is a separate game, the previous expansions have no effect, and Civilization IV is not required to play. Current version is 1.01f (patch).
Civilization IV: The Complete Edition
Civilization IV Complete contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond The Sword, and Colonization in a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version.
Improvements
Detailed installation steps
A very thorough set of instructions on how to install Civilization IV and its' expansions are available here.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
DirectX Issue
To ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest DirectX End-User Runtimes. This is not a problem with Civilization IV Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically.
Compatibility Settings
On Windows Vista and newer it is recommended to turn on the Windows XP option under compatibility settings.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Windows 2000 | Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.7 GB free | 3.8 GB free |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB Video Card with Hardware T&L (GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better) | 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 9 support (pixel and vector shaders) |