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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 25, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 25, 2005}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 30, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 30, 2006}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sid-meiers-civilization-iv|94}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sid-meier-s-civilization-iv|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Civilization }} | ||
|steam appid = 3900 | |steam appid = 3900 | ||
|steam appid side = 3990,8800,34440,34450,34460 | |steam appid side = 3990,8800,34440,34450,34460 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1760534591 |
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20100131062935/http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 8505 | ||
+ | |igdb = sid-meier-s-civilization-iv | ||
+ | |lutris = sid-meiers-civilization-iv-the-complete-edition | ||
|strategywiki = Civilization IV | |strategywiki = Civilization IV | ||
+ | |mobygames = 19710 | ||
|wikipedia = Civilization IV | |wikipedia = Civilization IV | ||
|winehq = 2514 | |winehq = 2514 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = The game received two expansion packs: '''''Warlords''''' in July 2006, and '''''Beyond the Sword''''' in July 2007. Both expansions included a range of new units, mechanics, game modes and scenarios. Multiple [[#Patches|patches]] were released for all versions. | |
− | + | ||
+ | In 2014, the Steam release was updated to replace the [[GameSpy]] multiplayer infrastructure with that of [[Store:Steam|Steamworks]] and removed LAN, but it can be downgraded to the older version through a beta branch to re-enable compatibility with retail and [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]] releases. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game has no notable issues with running on modern systems as of March 2024. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/downloads.htm Official Downloads page] (patches, SDK, etc.) | + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20110810112112/http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/downloads.htm Official Downloads page] (patches, SDK, etc.) |
+ | {{mm}} [https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/sections/200299763-Civilization-IV Official support knowledgebase] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Civilization_Games_Wiki Civilization Wiki] - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.civfanatics.com/civ4/ Civilization Fanatics' Civilization IV section] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.civfanatics.com/categories/civilization-iv.143/ Civilization Fanatics' Civilization IV Forums] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1760534591|sid_meiers_civilization_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1760534591|sid_meiers_civilization_series|for game series}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. Can be removed from Beyond the Sword and Colonization through patches. Released on 2 CDs or 1 DVD. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | drm-free | Complete Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | sid-meiers-civilization-iv | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|sid-meiers-civilization-iv-complete-edition|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1786-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1786-5|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | sid_meiers_civilization_iv_the_complete_edition | DRM-free | Complete Edition. Includes [[Civilization IV: Colonization]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sid_meiers_civilization_iv_the_complete_edition | DRM-free | Complete Edition. Includes [[Civilization IV: Colonization]]. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | sid-meiers-civilization-iv-mac | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3900 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | sid-meiers-civilization-iv | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3900 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|4323|Complete Edition}} also available. Default version uses Steamworks multiplayer, with a beta branch that restores the [[GameSpy]]/LAN version.<ref name="Steamworks">[http://2kgam.es/2KOnlineMigration 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support]</ref> Windows and OS X builds appear separately in the library. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00CIBCTJY | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225094219/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/?filter=New+Releases|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id435169692 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Steam key exchanging services was discontinued on June 4, 2017.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005314867-GameSpy-Multiplayer-Exchange-Program-Ending|title=support.2k.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | ====Retail versions==== | ||
+ | *The '''Game of the Year Edition''' contains the base game, a digital manual disc, and a bonus DVD with a documentary on the making of Civilization IV and video previews for Warlords and [[Sid Meier's Railroads!]]. | ||
+ | *'''Civilization IV: Gold''' contains the base game and Warlords. Released on 3 CDs. | ||
+ | *'''Civilization IV: Complete''' contains the base game, Warlords, and Beyond the Sword, and was released before Colonization. | ||
+ | *The similarly named '''Civilization IV: 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 no-DRM versions of the game and standalone expansion. The individual games still require patches to the current version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Steam version==== | ||
+ | The tutorial for the game is only available through the base game installation, and the Warlords expansion contains exclusive scenarios which are only available through its installation. All other gameplay contents and features are included in Beyond The Sword. Colonization is a standalone game which does not overlap with Beyond The Sword. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo versions=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demos are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/civilization-4/file/sid-meier-s-civilization-iv-demo base game (Windows)], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/civilization-4/file/civilization-iv-demo-macintosh base game (OS X)], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/civilization-iv-beyond-the-sword/file/civilization-iv-beyond-the-sword-demo Beyond the Sword "Final Frontier" scenario], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/civilization-iv-beyond-the-sword/file/civ-4-beyond-the-sword-charlemagne-demo Beyond the Sword "Charlemagne" scenario]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = Expansion packs include multiple civilizations, mechanics, and improvements. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Warlords | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Beyond the Sword | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | * Base game: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/995-civilization-iv-4-official-patch/ v1.61 | + | * Base game: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/995-civilization-iv-4-official-patch/ v1.61] | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/996-civilization-iv-4-official-patch v1.74] |
− | * Warlords: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/993-civilization-iv-4-warlords-official-patch/ v2.08] [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/994-civilization-iv-4-warlords-official-patch/ | + | * Warlords: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/993-civilization-iv-4-warlords-official-patch/ v2.08] | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/994-civilization-iv-4-warlords-official-patch/ v2.13] |
− | * Beyond the Sword: [http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?37621-New-Beyond-the-Sword-patch-today! | + | * Beyond the Sword: [http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?37621-New-Beyond-the-Sword-patch-today! v3.19] |
===Detailed installation steps=== | ===Detailed installation steps=== | ||
− | A very thorough set of instructions on how to install Civilization IV and its expansions are available [ | + | A very thorough set of instructions on how to install Civilization IV and its expansions are available [https://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=408537 here]. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-03-31|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to the [[# | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
# Open {{file|CivilizationIV.ini}}. | # Open {{file|CivilizationIV.ini}}. | ||
# Change 'NoIntroMovie' from 0 to 1. | # Change 'NoIntroMovie' from 0 to 1. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV| |
+ | {{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Warlords| | ||
+ | {{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Beyond the Sword}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config| | + | {{Game data/config|GOG.com|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Civ4}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\Saves| |
+ | {{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Warlords\Saves| | ||
+ | {{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Beyond the Sword\Saves}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves| | + | {{Game data/saves|GOG.com|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Civ4\Saves}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\Saves}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = unknown |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Civilization IV video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Civilization IV video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-iv |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-iv WSGF page] for a fix. |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Civilization IV audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Civilization IV audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects, Speech, Ambience, Interface. | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects, Speech, Ambience, Interface. | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = EAX 4.0. |
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = Uses various licensed performances of works from Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, and artists still under copyright. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play players = 18 | |lan play players = 18 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Removed from Steam version after the Steamworks update. |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
|online play players = 18 | |online play players = 18 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support.<br>Steamworks version has a limit of 4 human players.<br>Large mods and multiplayer games across different countries have many de-synchronization issues. Using LAN play can alleviate this issue. |
|asynchronous = true | |asynchronous = true | ||
|asynchronous notes = Play via email | |asynchronous notes = Play via email | ||
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|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
− | |direct ip notes = Removed from the Steam version.<ref name="Steamworks"/> Install the beta to regain access.<ref> | + | |direct ip notes = Removed from the Steam version.<ref name="Steamworks"/> Install the beta to regain access.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/articles/202544073-Direct-IP-and-Installing-Pre-Steamworks-Civilization-IV-Unsupported-on-Steam|title=Direct IP and Installing Pre-Steamworks Civilization IV (Unsupported) on Steam – 2K Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = 2033, 2056, 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29001 | |tcp = 2033, 2056, 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29001 | ||
|udp = 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900 | |udp = 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===DirectX issues=== | ===DirectX issues=== | ||
− | {{ii}} To ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest [ | + | {{ii}} To ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest [[Glossary:DirectX#Legacy versions|DirectX End-User Runtimes]]. This is not a problem with the Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically. |
===Failed Initializing Python=== | ===Failed Initializing Python=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Copy Python 2.3 back into OS X|ref=<ref>http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=530804</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Copy Python 2.3 back into OS X|ref=<ref>http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=530804</ref>|fix= | ||
#Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/407-bts-yosemitepython-fix7z/ BTS YosemitePython Fix.7z]. | #Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/407-bts-yosemitepython-fix7z/ BTS YosemitePython Fix.7z]. | ||
− | #Copy the folders '2.3' and '2.5' to | + | #Copy the folders '2.3' and '2.5' to {{file|/Library/Python/|folder}}. Enter your administrator password. |
− | #Go to | + | #Go to {{file|/System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/|folder}} and delete the aliases for '2.3' and '2.5' and copy in the '2.3' and '2.5' folders from the BTS Yosemite Python Fix. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
|opengl notes = macOS/OS X only. | |opengl notes = macOS/OS X only. | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = 3 | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
|shader model notes = {{cn|date=December 2016}} | |shader model notes = {{cn|date=December 2016}} | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> ''[[Civilization IV: Colonization|Colonization]]'' does not support PowerPC processors. | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.3.9 |
− | |minCPU = Intel 2.0 GHz | + | |minCPU = PowerPC G5 (970) 1.8 GHz |
+ | |minCPU2 = Intel 2.0 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 3.5 GB | |minHD = 3.5 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | ||
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 64 MB |
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Latest revision as of 16:19, 20 June 2024
Developers | |
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Firaxis Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 25, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | June 30, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 94 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | 4X, TBS |
Themes | Historical |
Series | Civilization |
⤏ 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 |
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.
Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Civilization series.
The game received two expansion packs: Warlords in July 2006, and Beyond the Sword in July 2007. Both expansions included a range of new units, mechanics, game modes and scenarios. Multiple patches were released for all versions.
In 2014, the Steam release was updated to replace the GameSpy multiplayer infrastructure with that of Steamworks and removed LAN, but it can be downgraded to the older version through a beta branch to re-enable compatibility with retail and GOG.com releases.
The game has no notable issues with running on modern systems as of March 2024.
General information
- Official Downloads page (patches, SDK, etc.)
- Official support knowledgebase
- Civilization Wiki - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs
- Civilization Fanatics' Civilization IV section
- Civilization Fanatics' Civilization IV Forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]. Can be removed from Beyond the Sword and Colonization through patches. Released on 2 CDs or 1 DVD. | |||
Retail | Complete Edition. | |||
GamersGate | Complete Edition also available. | |||
Complete Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Complete Edition. Includes Civilization IV: Colonization. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Complete Edition also available. Default version uses Steamworks multiplayer, with a beta branch that restores the GameSpy/LAN version.[3] Windows and OS X builds appear separately in the library. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [4] | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Steam key exchanging services was discontinued on June 4, 2017.[5]
Version differences
Retail versions
- The Game of the Year Edition contains the base game, a digital manual disc, and a bonus DVD with a documentary on the making of Civilization IV and video previews for Warlords and Sid Meier's Railroads!.
- Civilization IV: Gold contains the base game and Warlords. Released on 3 CDs.
- Civilization IV: Complete contains the base game, Warlords, and Beyond the Sword, and was released before Colonization.
- The similarly named Civilization IV: Complete Edition contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond the Sword, and Colonization on a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and no-DRM versions of the game and standalone expansion. The individual games still require patches to the current version.
Steam version
The tutorial for the game is only available through the base game installation, and the Warlords expansion contains exclusive scenarios which are only available through its installation. All other gameplay contents and features are included in Beyond The Sword. Colonization is a standalone game which does not overlap with Beyond The Sword.
Demo versions
- Free demos are available from GameFront: base game (Windows), base game (OS X), Beyond the Sword "Final Frontier" scenario, Beyond the Sword "Charlemagne" scenario.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | Expansion packs include multiple civilizations, mechanics, and improvements. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Warlords | ||
Beyond the Sword |
Essential improvements
Patches
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[6] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Warlords %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Beyond the Sword |
macOS (OS X) | |
GOG.com | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Civ4 |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3900/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\Saves %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Warlords\Saves %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Beyond the Sword\Saves |
macOS (OS X) | |
GOG.com | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Civ4\Saves |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\Saves |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3900/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF page for a fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects, Speech, Ambience, Interface. | |
Surround sound | Up to 8.1. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 4.0. | |
Royalty free audio | Uses various licensed performances of works from Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, and artists still under copyright. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Retail only | |||
Polish | Retail only | |||
Russian | Retail only | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 18 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | 18 | Removed from Steam version after the Steamworks update. | ||
Online play | 18 | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support. Steamworks version has a limit of 4 human players. Large mods and multiplayer games across different countries have many de-synchronization issues. Using LAN play can alleviate this issue. |
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Asynchronous multiplayer | Play via email |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Removed from the Steam version.[3] Install the beta to regain access.[7] |
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.
Copy Python 2.3 back into OS X[8] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | macOS/OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 3 | [citation needed] |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[9] Colonization does not support PowerPC processors. |
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 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 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 | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.3.9 | 10.4.7 or later |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G5 (970) 1.8 GHz Intel 2.0 GHz |
PowerPC G5 (970FX or 970MP) 2.0 GHz Intel 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 ATI Radeon 9600 64 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL ATI X800 XT Mac Edition 128 MB of VRAM |
Other | Intel integrated video chipsets (GMA 950) are not supported. | This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS X Extended (Case Sensitive). |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ support.2k.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-03-31
- ↑ Direct IP and Installing Pre-Steamworks Civilization IV (Unsupported) on Steam – 2K Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=530804
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023