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Sid Meier's Civilization V is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Civilization series.

The game received two major expansion packs: Gods and Kings in June 2012, and Brave New World in July 2013, both introducing new civilizations, units, mechanics and scenarios. As the game was the first in the series to be distributed exclusively digitally, it also received a number of minor DLC with a smaller number of civilizations and scenarios; despite their modular nature, all players need to own them in multiplayer in order to use their content.

General information

PC Report - Sid Meier's Civilization V on Linux

2K Games Forum - Official Civilization V forum

Official support knowledgebase

Civilization Wiki - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs

Civilization Fanatics' Civilization V section

Civilization Fanatics' Civilization V Forums

Steam Community Discussions

Steam Workshop

Steam Forum Troubleshooting Thread - Troubleshooting Guide for Windows version.

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail
GamersGate		Published by 2K Games. The Complete Edition also available.
GamersGate		Published by Aspyr Media. The Complete Edition also available.
		Published by 2K Games. The Complete Edition also available.
		Published by Aspyr Media. The Complete Edition also available.
Green Man Gaming		Published by 2K Games. The Complete Edition also available.
Green Man Gaming		Published by Aspyr Media. The Complete Edition also available.
Humble Store		The Complete Edition also available.
Mac App Store		Campaign Edition. No online play.
Steam		The Complete Edition also available.

All Windows and Linux versions require Steam DRM.

A demo is available from Steam.

Version differences

The Campaign Edition does not support online play; LAN multiplayer can work with other Mac App Store versions, or with the Steam version, if they are the same version. However, they are often updated at different times, so it can be months before they get the same update and are compatible.

The Complete Edition includes all DLC.

Monetization

Type	Notes
DLC	Minor DLC includes one or two civilizations and/or scenarios.
Expansion pack	Expansion packs include multiple civilizations, scenarios, and mechanics.
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Gods and Kings	Free demo (allow steam popup): `steam://install/213910`
Brave New World	Free demo (allow steam popup): `steam://install/242180`
Wonders of the Ancient World
Explorer's Map Pack
Civilization and Scenario Pack: The Vikings
Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia
Civilization and Scenario Pack: Mongols
Civilization and Scenario Pack: Korea
Civilization and Scenario Pack: Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar II)
Double Civilization and Scenario Pack: Spain and Inca
Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia
Cradle of Civilization: Americas
Cradle of Civilization: Asia
Cradle of Civilization: Mediterranean
Scrambled Nations Map Pack
Scrambled Continents Map Pack

Essential improvements

Mods

Mods are available through multiple distribution channels. Easily accessible through the Steam Workshop, as well as manually installable. Popular sources include CivFanatics.

You must activate a mod after installing in order to make it work. To do so, enter the Mods menu and tick the checkbox next to the mods you want to activate.

Manual mod installation^{[citation needed]}

Go to the configuration files location.
Copy the mod into the Mods folder here.
Activate the mod in the game.

Notes

If the Mod Database is corrupted or deleted, any manual mods will be deleted.

Increasing the zoom level

Manually edit config.ini^{[citation needed]}

Go to the configuration files location.
Open config.ini.
Find and edit:
Minimum Zoom Level = 11.000000
Save changes.

Notes

Changing the variable to a lower level will make you able to zoom in closer.

Skip launcher, intros, legal window, mods warning

Skip launcher

Skipping new launcher^[1]^[2]

Right-click on Civilization V in your Steam Library.
Select Properties -> Set Launch Options....
Enter "<path-to-game>\CivilizationV.exe" %command%, "<path-to-game>\CivilizationV_DX11.exe" %command% or "<path-to-game>\CivilizationV_Tablet.exe" %command% to launch in their respective modes.
Confirm changes by pressing OK.

Notes

The path ending in CivilizationV_Tablet.exe will launch the game in Touch Enabled mode on Windows 8 and later.

Skipping old launcher^{[citation needed]}

Right-click on Civilization V in your Steam Library.
Select Properties -> Set Launch Options....
Enter \dx9, \dx11 or \win8 to launch in their respective modes.
Confirm changes by pressing OK.

Notes

\win8 will launch the game in Touch Enabled mode on Windows 8 and later.

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files^[3]^[4]

Go to the installation folder.
Delete the file(s) starting with Civ5_Opening_Movie
Go to <path-to-game>\Assets\DLC\Expansion (if present) and delete the file starting with Civ5XP_Opening_Movie.
Go to <path-to-game>\Assets\DLC\Expansion2 (if present) and delete the file starting with Civ5XP2_Opening_Movie.
Optionally, skip the legal screen as well.

Notes

Expansion is the Gods and Kings DLC; Expansion2 is the Brave New World DLC. These are only present if the DLC is installed.

File names and formats vary based on the game language and operating system (.ogv for Windows, .mov for OS X and Linux).

Skip legal screen

Skipping legal screen^[5]
Open `<path-to-game>\Assets\UI\FrontEnd\FrontEnd.lua` with a text editor. Find line `UIManager:QueuePopup( Controls.LegalScreen, PopupPriority.LegalScreen );` Replace it with `-- UIManager:QueuePopup( Controls.LegalScreen, PopupPriority.LegalScreen );` . Save the file.

Skip mods warning

Skipping mods warning^{[citation needed]}

1. Open <path-to-game>\Assets\UI\FrontEnd\Modding\EULA.lua with a text editor.

2. Find lines:

        --if(not isHide and g_QueueEulaToHide) then
	--	NavigateBack();
	--end

3. Replace them with:

	if not isHide then
		NavigateForward();
	end

4. Save the file.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\config.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\UserSettings.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\GraphicsSettingsDX9.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini
macOS (OS X)	$HOME/Documents/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/
Linux	$XDG_DATA_HOME/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/config.ini $XDG_DATA_HOME/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/UserSettings.ini $XDG_DATA_HOME/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/GraphicsSettingsDX9.ini

This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

The configuration can be found in config.ini.

User preferences can be found in UserSettings.ini.

Graphical settings for DX9 mode can be found in GraphicsSettingsDX9.ini.

Graphical settings for DX11 mode can be found in GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini.

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\Saves\
macOS (OS X)	$HOME/Documents/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/Saves/
Linux	$XDG_DATA_HOME/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/Saves/
Steam	<Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/8930/

Save files are differently named for each OS, but are compatible when saved with the same version. To use them, you will need to rename them.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud		Only 10 saves can be synced. Select "Steam Cloud" in the Save menu to access.

Video

Video settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD		Interface does not scale with resolution, and can be quite small in 4K. It's recommended to have both the "Auto Size Interface" and "Small Scale Interface" UI options unchecked.
Field of view (FOV)	Camera can be zoomed in-and-out freely.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See Borderless fullscreen windowed. Enabled by default on Linux.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	MSAA, up to 8x.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS	No frame rate or refresh rate cap.^[6]
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Requires a resolution at least 768 pixels tall.

Direct3D 11 graphical features, including anti-aliasing, are not available in the OS X and Linux versions of the game.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Functioning using Borderless Gaming.^[7]

Mouse offset may be 15px off vertically.

Change resolution^[8]

Change resolution to any other than the current one.
Click "Apply Resolution". When it asks if you want to keep this resolution, click "No" (This is quicker than manually switching resolution back and forth as was previously advised)
Screen should be stretched correctly, and hitboxes aligned.

Notes

May function if you disable always-on-top.

Input

Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse, touch	State	Notes
Remapping		See Remapping.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised		Only available on Windows 8 and later.
Controller
Controller support		Official Steam Controller bindings only.

Controller types

Steam Input
Steam Input API support		Official Steam Controller bindings only.
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Remapping

Edit CIV5Controls.xml^[9]
Go to `<path-to-game>\Assets\Gameplay\XML\Units` Open `CIV5Controls.xml`. Change the controls to match the desired ones. Save changes.

Audio

Audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music, SFX, ambience and speech.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Traditional Chinese				Windows-only.
French
German
Hungarian				Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese				Windows-only.
Korean				Windows-only.
Polish				Windows-only.
Russian				Windows-only.
Spanish

Network

Network settings.

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	6	Hot seat
LAN play	6	Campaign Edition only supports LAN with other Mac App Store players.
Online play	6	Campaign Edition does not support online play.
Asynchronous multiplayer	Via the Pitboss system.

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP	53, 80, 1745, 1795, 3074
UDP	53, 88, 1745, 1795, 3064, 3074

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		3D Vision Ready. GG3D certification might be unjust.^[10]
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX	G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

General

Mods disappear, fail to download

Clear the Mod Database^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration files location. Go to `cache` Delete or rename `Civ5ModsDatabase.db`. Restart the game, go to the Mods menu, and allow the mods to reinstall.

Game corruption

This may be caused by database files and user settings becoming damaged.

Erase game cache^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration files location. Remove `cache`.

Remove user settings^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration files location. Remove `cache`, `Logs`, `ModUserData`, `Text` and all `*.ini` files.

Checkerboard patterns

Decrease MaxSimultaneousThreads^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration files location. Open `config.ini`. Halve the value of `MaxSimultaneousThreads` (e.g., if it is 8, change it to 4).

Gray tiles, tiles not loading

Enable MinimizeGrayTiles^[11]
Go to the configuration files location. Open the configuration file for your graphical mode (DX9/DX11). Change the value of `MinimizeGrayTiles = 0` to `MinimizeGrayTiles = 1`

Crash after starting a new game

This is particularly important on DirectX 9 or graphics cards with low memory.

Fog of War Crash Fix^[12]
In the video settings, change Fog of War to low.

Can't select units or end turn

If you have a delay in units responding, or the end turn button does not work, try the following:

Disable EnableGameCoreThreading^{[citation needed]}

Go to the configuration files location.
Open config.ini.
Set EnableGameCoreThreading to 0.

Notes

This has been improved in the latest patch, but the problem still exists.

Turning down graphics settings may also correct this.

Leaderhead crash

The game may crash when meeting other leaders.

Change leaderhead quality^{[citation needed]}

From the main menu, go to options.
Go to video settings.
Change Leader Scene Quality to low.

Leaders will not be animated.

Disable Leaderheads^{[citation needed]}

Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\config.ini
Change LeaderHead = 0 to LeaderHead = 1.
Save your changes.

Leader screens will be blank.

Restore the original launcher

Restore the original launcher^{[citation needed]}

Right-click on Civilization V in the Steam Library.
Select Properties -> Set Launch Options....
Enter "<path-to-game>\Launcher.exe" %command%.
Confirm changes by pressing OK.

Notes

The original method of restoring the launcher using a Steam beta access code discussed on reddit^[13] is no longer valid and cannot be used to restore the original launcher. The original launcher is still included in the files, so the code is unnecessary.

Multiplayer

The latest patch resolves most of the reported multiplayer bugs.

Multiplayer games dropping or disconnecting during play

Sometimes players will be dropped after a multiplayer match has progressed for several dozen turns or more. After reloading the game, the player will repeatedly disconnect. This problem can be caused by an insufficient MTU value on the network connection. Changing it before starting the multiplayer game can often fix the problem. To do so, enter the following in the command prompt:

Set network MTU value^{[citation needed]}
Open Windows command prompt (`⊞ Win`+`R` and type `cmd`) Enter the command `set subinterface "Local Area Connection" mtu=1500 store=persistent`. Replace `Local Area Connection` with the name of the used network connection (e.g. `Wireless Network Connection`)

Windows and macOS version mismatch

The macOS version is not handled by Firaxis, but Aspyr, after they have been released on Windows. As a result, macOS patches are released later than Windows patches. Different OS versions can not connect in multiplayer unless the versions match, so after a Windows update, it is not possible to play online against macOS until the macOS has also been patched, and vice-versa.

Since the launch of macOS Catalina, the macOS version has been updated to 64-bit only, disabling cross-play entirely unless reverted.^[14]

Restore local and online cross-play between Mac and Windows since the 64-bit Catalina OS update^[15]
Right-click on Civilization V in your Steam Library. Select Properties -> Betas. Enter `ineedlegacyaccess`. Confirm by pressing Verify code. Select legacy- Beta. Wait for the new files to automatically download in your library.

The latest version of macOS in which this works is Mojave, as Catalina can not natively run 32-bit applications.

Disabling the "Gods and Kings" DLC in the multiplayer lobby's options could help if the game crashes after launch.

Windows

Unable to run DirectX 11

If the DirectX 11 option is unavailable, try the following.

Ensure Steam is not running in Compatibility Mode.

Disabling Compatibility Mode^{[citation needed]}
Quit out of Steam. Right-click on the Steam.exe application (found in the Steam installation folder) and select "Properties", then select the "Compatibility" tab. At the bottom of this tab is a button called "Change Settings for All Users". Click it. Make sure Compatibility Mode is unchecked. Relaunch Steam.

This may also be caused by out of date drivers.

DirectX 10/11 Mode will not work on XP.

Not all video cards are capable of running DirectX 10 or 11, even with Windows 7. Intel Core i3 integrated graphics do not support DirectX 11 Mode in Civilization V.

Crash and BSOD with DX11 fullscreen on laptops

On some old laptops with a combination of Intel integrated graphics and a pre-GCN AMD GPU, the game will fail to start in DX11 mode if fullscreen is enabled. Such a crash also corrupts some of the internal state of the AMD driver, resulting in a BSOD if you try to start the game a second time, or activate the AMD GPU in any way. The system regains stability upon reboot. This is likely a bug in the AMD driver that will never be fixed due to the end of support for these old GPUs.

Workarounds:

Use DirectX 9^{[citation needed]}

Edit `GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini` and set `FullScreen = 0`^{[citation needed]}

Disappearing cursor

Enabling pointer trails in Windows may cause the cursor to disappear or act strangely.

Disable pointer trails in the Windows Control Panel^{[citation needed]}

Black screen (anti-aliasing issue)

Enabling anti-aliasing on DirectX 11 mode may cause the game to turn black. It is recommended to enable anti-aliasing through graphics software and not the game. If anti-aliasing is enabled and this issue is present (causing the screen to be black), you can edit GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini to fix this.^{[citation needed]}

Issues with resolution (screen cutoff)

Sometimes after installing the game, the game resolution will be larger than the screen and parts of the game will be cut off. To fix this, go into options and change the game resolution. If you unable to access the options, manually edit GraphicsSettingsDX9.ini or GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini (depending on which DirectX mode is used) in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5 to the correct resolution (1024x768 minimum).

Virtu MVP

If the game does not run, or will not start most of the time, and nothing else seems to fix the problem, Virtu MVP might be causing the issue. Try unchecking "Civ 5 DirectX 9" and "Civ 5 DirectX 10/11" in the Virtu MVP control panel.

Issues with opening movies

If the game crashes to desktop or loads to a black screen, then there may be an incompatibility with the video files. Deleting the WMV video files from the game directory may allow the game to run, at the expense of losing the opening movies.

They are found in:

<path-to-game> (base game)
<path-to-game>\Assets\DLC\Expansion (Gods and Kings)
<path-to-game>\Assets\DLC\Expansion2 (Brave New World)

"N" and "KN" versions of Windows may not be compatible with the opening videos due to missing Windows Media Foundation; see the general troubleshooting guide.

Linux

Audio stuttering

To fix the audio stuttering when using PulseAudio just follow this guide: Setting the default fragment number and buffer size in PulseAudio

If the issue persists, close the game, run pulseaudio -k and start the game again.

Game crashes on launch

If your game crashes immediately after launching, use the following launch command: LD_PRELOAD='./libcxxrt.so:/usr/$LIB/libstdc++.so.6' %command% or: LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libopenal.so.1 %command%

Game crashes randomly on some Ryzen CPUs

If the game crashes to desktop randomly while in game with a Ryzen CPU, modifying the MaxSimultaneousThreads setting in the config.ini file can fix this issue. For 8-core Ryzens, setting the value to 16 can fix the issue.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c, 11
OpenGL	3.3	OS X and Linux only.
Shader Model support	3, 5

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)			Not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive). Support for 64-bit was added in November 2019, but the 32-bit version can still be accessed in a beta branch accessed with the `ineedlegacyaccess` key.
Linux

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Audio	Miles Sound System
Cutscenes	Bink Video
Multiplayer	Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7	Vista SP2, 7
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz	1.8 GHz Quad Core
System memory (RAM)	2 GB	4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	8 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS Intel Core i3 integrated graphics 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible	ATI Radeon HD 4800 Nvidia GeForce 9800 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 9.0c compatible

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	10.12
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz	Intel Quad Core 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM)	2 GB	4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	8 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 8600 Intel HD 4000 256 MB of VRAM	1 GB of VRAM

Linux
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	SteamOS, Ubuntu
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz AMD A10 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM)	4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	10 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GT 640M AMD Radeon HD 6450 Intel Iris Pro 1 GB of VRAM

Ubuntu and other distributions of Linux should be compatible with the game, albeit this isn't guaranteeed.

Intel Integrated video chipsets (GMA 9XX, HD 3XXX) are officially unsupported with SteamOS and Linux, although they might work anyway.

References

↑ Sid Meier's Civilization V :: New and Improved Launcher Added to Civilization V and Civilization VI - last accessed on May 2023
↑ How to bypass the stupid launcher | page 3 | CivFanatics Forums
↑ How to skip start-up logos (NOT the intro movie) :: Sid Meier's Civilization V General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Trezker comments on Can you skip the annoying Civ 5 intro screens? - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-09-05
↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Andytizer on 18 June 2012
↑ Play all your games in Windowed borderless mode. - Page 9 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
↑ "F12 conflict; how to remap keys?" - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Civilization V | GeForce
↑ Civ V Hot fix released - Civilization Fanatics' Forums - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Problems after the latest patch? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
↑ PSA: You can disable the new CIV 5 launcher by typing "ineedlegacyaccess" into the betas tab. : civ - last accessed on May 2023
↑ PSA: New Mac Update “Disables Crossplay” with Windows Users. Not a glitch.
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[1] Sid Meier's Civilization V :: New and Improved Launcher Added to Civilization V and Civilization VI - last accessed on May 2023

[2] How to bypass the stupid launcher | page 3 | CivFanatics Forums

[3] How to skip start-up logos (NOT the intro movie) :: Sid Meier's Civilization V General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023

[4] Trezker comments on Can you skip the annoying Civ 5 intro screens? - last accessed on May 2023

[5] Verified by User:Plok on 2021-09-05

[6] New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023

[7] Verified by User:Andytizer on 18 June 2012

[8] Play all your games in Windowed borderless mode. - Page 9 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)

[9] "F12 conflict; how to remap keys?" - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023

[10] Civilization V | GeForce

[11] Civ V Hot fix released - Civilization Fanatics' Forums - last accessed on May 2023

[12] Problems after the latest patch? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023

[13] PSA: You can disable the new CIV 5 launcher by typing "ineedlegacyaccess" into the betas tab. : civ - last accessed on May 2023

[14] PSA: New Mac Update “Disables Crossplay” with Windows Users. Not a glitch.

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Developers

	Firaxis Games
macOS (OS X)	Aspyr Media
Linux	Aspyr Media
Publishers
	2K Games
OS X, Linux	Aspyr Media
Engines
	LORE
Release dates
Windows	September 21, 2010
macOS (OS X)	November 23, 2010
Linux	June 10, 2014
Reception
Metacritic	90
IGDB	87
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC
Microtransactions	None
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Turn-based
Perspectives	Bird's-eye view
Controls	Point and select
Genres	4X, TBS
Themes	Historical
Series	Civilization

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-|developer      = [[Wikipedia:Firaxis Games|Firaxis Games]]
-|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:2K Games|2K Games]]
+|release history   = The game received two major expansion packs: '''''Gods and Kings''''' in June 2012, and '''''Brave New World''''' in July 2013, both introducing new civilizations, units, mechanics and scenarios. As the game was the first in the series to be distributed exclusively digitally, it also received a number of minor DLC with a smaller number of civilizations and scenarios; despite their modular nature, all players need to own them in multiplayer in order to use their content.
-|engine         =
-|release dates  = '''Microsoft Windows'''<br/><sup>NA</sup> June 19, 2012<br/><sup>EU</sup> June 22, 2012<br>'''Mac OS X'''<br/><sup>NA</sup> June 19, 2012<br/><sup>EU</sup> June 22, 2012<br/>
+|current state     =
 }}
-'''Sid Meier's Civilization V''' is the fifth installment of the classic Turn Based strategy game series Civilization, developed by Firaxis.
+'''General information'''
-All versions of Civilization V require [[Steam]] be installed to play.
+{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-sid-meiers-civilization-v-on-linux-r150 PC Report - Sid Meier's Civilization V on Linux]
+{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?74-Civilization-V-General-Discussion 2K Games Forum] - Official Civilization V forum
+{{mm}} [https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/sections/200299753-Civilization-V 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/civ5/ Civilization Fanatics' Civilization V section]
+{{mm}} [https://forums.civfanatics.com/categories/civilization-v.385/ Civilization Fanatics' Civilization V Forums]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/browse/?appid=8930 Steam Workshop]
+{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20161028025533/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=1440616 Steam Forum Troubleshooting Thread] - Troubleshooting Guide for Windows version.
+==Availability==
+{{Availability|
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | sid-meiers-civilization-v | Steam | Published by [[Company:2K Games|2K Games]].<br/>{{store link|GamersGate|sid-meiers-civilization-v-the-complete-edition|The Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | sid-meiers-civilization-v-mac | Steam | Published by [[Company:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]].<br/>{{store link|GamersGate|sid-meiers-civilization-v-the-complete-collection-mac|The Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1938-1 | Steam | Published by [[Company:2K Games|2K Games]].<br/>{{store link|Gamesplanet|1938-11|The Complete Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1701-1 | Steam | Published by [[Company:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]].<br/>{{store link|Gamesplanet|1701-4|The Complete Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | sid-meiers-civilization-v | Steam | Published by [[Company:2K Games|2K Games]].<br/>{{store link|GMG|sid-meiers-civilization-v-the-complete-edition|The Complete Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | sid-meiers-civilization-v-mac | Steam | Published by [[Company:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]].<br/>{{store link|GMG|sid-meiers-civilization-v-the-complete-edition-mac|The Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | sid-meiers-civilization-v | Steam | {{store link|Humble|sid-meiers-civilization-v-the-complete-edition|The Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| MacApp | id439924718 | MacApp | Campaign Edition. No online play. |  | OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 8930 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|575|The Complete Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+}}
+{{ii}} All Windows and Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
+{{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|Steam|65900}}.
+===Version differences===
+{{ii}} '''The Campaign Edition''' does not support online play; LAN multiplayer can work with other Mac App Store versions, or with the Steam version, if they are the same version. However, they are often updated at different times, so it can be months before they get the same update and are compatible.
+{{ii}} '''The Complete Edition''' includes all DLC.
-==Availability==
+==Monetization==
-{{DRM Table|
+{{Monetization
-{{DRM Table/row| Retail|{{ID|Steam}}| Mandatory Steam activation.<br/> Game of the Year Edition includes most DLC.}}
+|ad-supported           =
-{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|8930}}| {{ID|Steam}}| Game of the Year Edition includes most DLC.}}
+|dlc                    = Minor DLC includes one or two civilizations and/or scenarios.
-{{DRM Table/row| [http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/gb/en/pc/games/strategy/sid-meiers-civilization-v/ Greenman Gaming]| {{ID|Steam}}| Game of the Year Edition is not available.}}
+|expansion pack         = Expansion packs include multiple civilizations, scenarios, and mechanics.
-{{DRM Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-CIV5/sid-meiers-civilization-v GamersGate]| {{ID|Steam}}| [http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-CIV5GOTYE/sid-meiers-civilization-v-game-of-the-year-edition Game of the Year Edition] includes most DLC.}}
+|freeware               =
+|free-to-play           =
+|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|sponsored              =
+|subscription           =
 }}
-===Game of The Year Edition===
+{{DLC|
-The Game of the Year Editions of the game do not contain all DLCs. They are conspicuously missing Korea and Wonders DLC, as well as the latest expansion pack Gods and Kings.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2752375</ref>
+{{DLC/row| Gods and Kings | Free demo (allow steam popup): <code>steam://install/213910</code> | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Brave New World | Free demo (allow steam popup): <code>steam://install/242180</code> | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Wonders of the Ancient World |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Explorer's Map Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: The Vikings |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: Mongols |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: Korea |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar II) |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Double Civilization and Scenario Pack: Spain and Inca |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Cradle of Civilization: Americas |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Cradle of Civilization: Asia |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Cradle of Civilization: Mediterranean |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Scrambled Nations Map Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Scrambled Continents Map Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+}}
-The Game of the Year Edition contains the following:
+==Essential improvements==
+===Mods===
+{{ii}} Mods are available through multiple distribution channels. Easily accessible through the ''Steam Workshop'', as well as manually installable. Popular sources include [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=113 CivFanatics].
+{{ii}} You must activate a mod after installing in order to make it work. To do so, enter the ''Mods'' menu and tick the checkbox next to the mods you want to activate.
-#Digital Soundtrack
+{{Fixbox|description=Manual mod installation|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-#Explorer's Map Pack
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
-#Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Denmark - The Vikings
+# Copy the mod into the {{File|Mods|folder}} folder here.
-#Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Polynesia
+# Activate the mod in the game.
-#Double Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Spain and Inca
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Mesopotamia
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Americas
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Asia
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Mediterranean
-#Babylon
-===DLC And Bonus Content===
+'''Notes'''
-====Location Of Soundtrack====
+{{ii}} If the Mod Database is corrupted or deleted, any manual mods will be deleted.
-<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\sid meier's civilization v\Assets\DLC\DLC_Deluxe\Soundtrack\</code>
+}}
-====List of Available DLC====
+===Increasing the zoom level===
-#Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Korea
+{{Fixbox|description=Manually edit config.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-#Wonders of The Ancient World Scenario Pack
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
-#Explorer's Map Pack
+# Open {{File|config.ini}}.
-#Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Denmark - The Vikings
+# Find and edit:
-#Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Polynesia
+#: {{Code|1=Minimum Zoom Level = 11.000000}}
-#Double Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Spain and Inca
+# Save changes.
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Mesopotamia
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Americas
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Asia
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Mediterranean
-#Babylon
-#Gods and Kings Expansion
-===Gods and Kings===
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Changing the variable to a lower level will make you able to zoom in closer.
+}}
-Gods and Kings is the official expansion pack for Civilization V.  It is available either digitally or through retail.  The previous DLC is not included, with the exception of Spain.  It is compatible with either the original version or Game of The Year Edition, as well as DLC.
+<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+: '''Skip launcher, intros, legal window, mods warning'''
+<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+===Skip launcher===
+{{Fixbox|description=Skipping new launcher|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/CivilizationV/announcements/detail/3411935656349200703|title=Sid Meier's Civilization V :: New and Improved Launcher Added to Civilization V and Civilization VI|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/how-to-bypass-the-stupid-launcher.639325/page-3#post-15323759 How to bypass the stupid launcher | page 3 | CivFanatics Forums]</ref>|fix=
+# Right-click on Civilization V in your Steam Library.
+# Select '''Properties''' -> '''Set Launch Options...'''.
+# Enter <code>"{{p|game}}\CivilizationV.exe" %command%</code>, <code>"{{p|game}}\CivilizationV_DX11.exe" %command%</code> or <code>"{{p|game}}\CivilizationV_Tablet.exe" %command%</code> to launch in their respective modes.
+# Confirm changes by pressing ''OK''.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} The path ending in <code>CivilizationV_Tablet.exe</code> will launch the game in Touch Enabled mode on Windows 8 and later.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Skipping old launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Right-click on Civilization V in your Steam Library.
+# Select '''Properties''' -> '''Set Launch Options...'''.
+# Enter <code>\dx9</code>, <code>\dx11</code> or <code>\win8</code> to launch in their respective modes.
+# Confirm changes by pressing ''OK''.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} <code>\win8</code> will launch the game in Touch Enabled mode on Windows 8 and later.
+}}
+===Skip intro videos===
+{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/864973123856814317/#c648817378165897075|title=How to skip start-up logos (NOT the intro movie) :: Sid Meier's Civilization V General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/286iel/can_you_skip_the_annoying_civ_5_intro_screens/ci7wg70/|title=Trezker comments on Can you skip the annoying Civ 5 intro screens?|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Go to the installation folder.
+# Delete the file(s) starting with <code>Civ5_Opening_Movie</code>
+# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Assets\DLC\Expansion|folder}} (if present) and delete the file starting with <code>Civ5XP_Opening_Movie</code>.
+# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Assets\DLC\Expansion2|folder}} (if present) and delete the file starting with <code>Civ5XP2_Opening_Movie</code>.
+# Optionally, [[#Skip legal screen|skip the legal screen]] as well.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} <code>Expansion</code> is the Gods and Kings DLC; <code>Expansion2</code> is the Brave New World DLC. These are only present if the DLC is installed.
+{{ii}} File names and formats vary based on the game language and operating system (<code>.ogv</code> for Windows, <code>.mov</code> for OS X and Linux).
+}}
-====Gods and Kings Soundtrack====
+===Skip legal screen===
+{{Fixbox|description=Skipping legal screen|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-09-05}}</ref>|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Assets\UI\FrontEnd\FrontEnd.lua}} with a text editor.
+# Find line <code>UIManager:QueuePopup( Controls.LegalScreen, PopupPriority.LegalScreen );</code>
+# Replace it with <code> -- UIManager:QueuePopup( Controls.LegalScreen, PopupPriority.LegalScreen );</code> .
+# Save the file.
+}}
-<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\assets\DLC\Expansion\Soundtrack </code>
+===Skip mods warning===
+{{Fixbox|description=Skipping mods warning|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
+. Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Assets\UI\FrontEnd\Modding\EULA.lua}} with a text editor.
-==Video Settings==
+. Find lines:
-{{Video Settings
+<pre>        --if(not isHide and g_QueueEulaToHide) then
-|widescreen_resolution=true
+	--	NavigateBack();
-|widescreen_resolution_notes=
+	--end</pre>
-|multimonitor=true
+. Replace them with:
-|multimonitor_notes=
+<pre>
-|fov=
+	if not isHide then
-|fov_notes=
+		NavigateForward();
-|windowed=true
+	end</pre>
-|windowed_notes=
+. Save the file.
-|fullscreen=hackable
-|fullscreen_notes=See [[#Borderless Fullscreen Windowed|Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]].
-|anisotropic=
-|anisotropic_notes=
-|antialiasing=true
-|antialiasing_notes=
-|vsync=true
-|vsync_notes=
 }}
+</div></div>
-===[[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]]===
+==Game data==
+===Configuration file(s) location===
+{{Game data|
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\config.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\UserSettings.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\GraphicsSettingsDX9.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini}}
+{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/}}
+{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/config.ini|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/UserSettings.ini|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/GraphicsSettingsDX9.ini}}
+}}
+{{XDG|true}}
+{{ii}} The configuration can be found in {{File|config.ini}}.
+{{ii}} User preferences can be found in {{File|UserSettings.ini}}.
+{{ii}} Graphical settings for DX9 mode can be found in {{File|GraphicsSettingsDX9.ini}}.
+{{ii}} Graphical settings for DX11 mode can be found in {{File|GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini}}.
+===Save game data location===
+{{Game data|
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\Saves\}}
+{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/Saves/}}
+{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Aspyr/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/Saves/}}
+{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/8930/}}
+}}
+{{ii}} Save files are differently named for each OS, but are compatible when saved with the same version. To use them, you will need to rename them.
-Functioning using [[Borderless Windowed]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>
+===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
+{{Save game cloud syncing
+|discord                   =
+|discord notes             =
+|epic games launcher       =
+|epic games launcher notes =
+|gog galaxy                =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
+|origin                    =
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               = true
+|steam cloud notes         = Only 10 saves can be synced. Select "Steam Cloud" in the Save menu to access.
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
+}}
-===Skip Introduction Video===
+==Video==
-This is an option available in <code>Options > Interface Options > Skip Intro Video</code>.
+{{Image|Civilization V - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
+{{Video
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-v/en
+|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
+|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
+|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold
+|4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
+|widescreen resolution      = true
+|widescreen resolution notes=
+|multimonitor               = true
+|multimonitor notes         =
+|ultrawidescreen            = true
+|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|4k ultra hd                = true
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Interface does not scale with resolution, and can be quite small in 4K. It's recommended to have both the "Auto Size Interface" and "Small Scale Interface" UI options unchecked.
+|fov                        = n/a
+|fov notes                  = Camera can be zoomed in-and-out freely.
+|windowed                   = true
+|windowed notes             =
+|borderless windowed        = hackable
+|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. Enabled by default on Linux.
+|anisotropic                = false
+|anisotropic notes          =
+|antialiasing               = true
+|antialiasing notes         = [[MSAA]], up to 8x.
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
+|vsync                      = true
+|vsync notes                =
+|60 fps                     = true
+|60 fps notes               =
+|120 fps                    = true
+|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr notes                  =
+|color blind                = false
+|color blind notes          =
+}}
+{{ii}} Requires a resolution at least ''768'' pixels tall.
+{{--}} Direct3D 11 graphical features, including anti-aliasing, are not available in the OS X and Linux versions of the game.
-==Issues And Fixes==
+===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
-===Gods and Kings Issues===
+{{ii}} Functioning using [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Andytizer|date=18 June 2012|comment=}}</ref>
-Since the release of Gods and Kings, a number of issues have appeared.  Most of these were actually introduced with the June 14, 2012 patch, and affect the game without Gods and Kings.  For a list of these issues, see Issues with Version 1.0.1.674 below.
+{{--}} Mouse offset may be 15px off vertically.
-=== Secondary Installers ===
+{{Fixbox|description=Change resolution|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520083757/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2675769&page=9#post33231317 Play all your games in Windowed borderless mode. - Page 9 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
-If you're encountering issues with launching Civilization V, make sure everything installed smoothly.
+# Change resolution to any other than the current one.
+# Click "Apply Resolution". When it asks if you want to keep this resolution, click "No" (This is quicker than manually switching resolution back and forth as was previously advised)
+# Screen should be stretched correctly, and hitboxes aligned.
-Aside from [http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335 verifying your game cache] and [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1456-EUDN-2493 checking your connection with Steam], you may also need to manually run secondary installers required by this game.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} May function if you disable always-on-top.
+}}
-Exit [[Steam]] entirely.
+==Input==
+{{Image|Civilization V - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
+{{Input
+|key remap                 = hackable
+|key remap notes           = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]].
+|acceleration option       = false
+|acceleration option notes =
+|mouse sensitivity         = false
+|mouse sensitivity notes   =
+|mouse menu                = true
+|mouse menu notes          =
+|invert mouse y-axis       = n/a
+|invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|touchscreen               = true
+|touchscreen notes         = Only available on Windows 8 and later.
+|controller support        = false
+|controller support notes  = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only.
+|full controller           = unknown
+|full controller notes     =
+|controller remap          = unknown
+|controller remap notes    =
+|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+|controller sensitivity notes=
+|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+|invert controller y-axis notes=
+|xinput controllers        = unknown
+|xinput controllers notes  =
+|xbox prompts              = unknown
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = unknown
+|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|light bar support         = unknown
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+|tracked motion controllers notes =
+|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
+|controller hotplug        = unknown
+|controller hotplug notes  =
+|haptic feedback           = unknown
+|haptic feedback notes     =
+|simultaneous input        = false
+|simultaneous input notes  =
+|steam input api           = false
+|steam input api notes     = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only.
+|steam hook input          = unknown
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = true
+|steam input presets notes =
+|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+|steam controller prompts notes =
+|steam cursor detection    = unknown
+|steam cursor detection notes =
+}}
-Browse to your Civilization V installation folder
+===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit CIV5Controls.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/864975399776130219/|title="F12 conflict; how to remap keys?" - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Go to {{File|{{P|game}}\Assets\Gameplay\XML\Units|folder}}
+# Open {{File|CIV5Controls.xml}}.
+# Change the controls to match the desired ones.
+# Save changes.
+}}
-<code>C:\Program files\Steam\Steamapps\common\sid meier's civilization v\</code>
+==Audio==
+{{Image|Civilization V - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
+{{Audio
+|separate volume          = true
+|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX, ambience and speech.
+|surround sound           = true
+|surround sound notes     =
+|subtitles                = true
+|subtitles notes          =
+|closed captions          = true
+|closed captions notes    =
+|mute on focus lost       = true
+|mute on focus lost notes =
+|eax support              =
+|eax support notes        =
+|royalty free audio       = always on
+|royalty free audio notes =
+}}
-Run the following installers:
+{{L10n|content=
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = English
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Traditional Chinese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Windows-only.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = French
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = German
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Hungarian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/civilization-5/2856 Fan translation.]
+ |fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Italian
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Japanese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Windows-only.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Korean
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Windows-only.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Windows-only.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Russian
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Windows-only.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Spanish
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+}}
-<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\Common\sid meier's civilization v\VCRedist\vcredist_x86.exe</code>
+==Network==
+{{Image|Civilization V - network settings.png|Network settings.}}
+{{Network/Multiplayer
+|local play           = true
+|local play players   = 6
+|local play modes     = Hot seat
+|local play notes     =
+|lan play             = true
+|lan play players     = 6
+|lan play modes       =
+|lan play notes       = Campaign Edition only supports LAN with other Mac App Store players.
+|online play          = true
+|online play players  = 6
+|online play modes    =
+|online play notes    = Campaign Edition does not support online play.
+|asynchronous         = true
+|asynchronous notes   = Via the Pitboss system.
+}}
-<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\Common\sid meier's civilization v\DirectX\DXSetup.exe</code>
+{{Network/Connections
+|matchmaking        = true
+|matchmaking notes  =
+|p2p                = false
+|p2p notes          =
+|dedicated          = false
+|dedicated notes    =
+|self-hosting       = true
+|self-hosting notes =
+|direct ip          = false
+|direct ip notes    =
+}}
-Reboot your computer and test any issues again.
+{{Network/Ports
+|tcp  = 53, 80, 1745, 1795, 3074
+|udp  = 53, 88, 1745, 1795, 3064, 3074
+|upnp = unknown
+}}
-If you continue to have difficulty, and you are running Windows Vista or 7, please also run the following installer (if you are using Window XP you may skip this step):
+==VR support==
+{{VR support
+|gg3d name                   = Civilization V
+|native 3d gg3d award        =
+|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = uncertified
+|tridef 3d gg3d award        = platinum
+|iz3d gg3d award             = gold
+|native 3d                   = unknown
+|native 3d notes             =
+|nvidia 3d vision            = true
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      = 3D Vision Ready. GG3D certification might be unjust.<ref>[http://www.geforce.com/GamesandApps/games/civilization-v/overview Civilization V | GeForce]</ref>
+|tridef 3d                   = true
+|tridef 3d notes             =
+|iz3d                        = true
+|iz3d notes                  =
+|vorpx                       = true
+|vorpx modes                 = G3D
+|vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
+|vr only                     =
+|htc vive                    =
+|htc vive notes              =
+|oculus rift                 =
+|oculus rift notes           =
+|osvr                        =
+|osvr notes                  =
+|windows mixed reality       =
+|windows mixed reality notes =
+|keyboard-mouse              =
+|keyboard-mouse notes        =
+|3rd space gaming vest       =
+|3rd space gaming vest notes =
+|novint falcon               =
+|novint falcon notes         =
+|trackir                     =
+|trackir notes               =
+|tobii eye tracking          =
+|tobii eye tracking notes    =
+|play area seated            =
+|play area seated notes      =
+|play area standing          =
+|play area standing notes    =
+|play area room-scale        =
+|play area room-scale notes  =
+}}
-<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\Common\sid meier's civilization v\DirectX\D3D11Install.exe</code>
+==Issues fixed==
+===General===
+====Mods disappear, fail to download====
+{{Fixbox|description=Clear the Mod Database|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
+# Go to {{File|cache|folder}}
+# Delete or rename {{File|Civ5ModsDatabase.db}}.
+# Restart the game, go to the Mods menu, and allow the mods to reinstall.
+}}
-Reboot once more and test the issue again.
+====Game corruption====
+{{ii}} This may be caused by database files and user settings becoming damaged.
-=== Issues with Version 1.0.1.674 ===
+{{Fixbox|description=Erase game cache|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
+# Remove {{File|cache|folder}}.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Remove user settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
+# Remove {{File|cache|folder}}, {{File|Logs|folder}}, {{File|ModUserData|folder}}, {{File|Text|folder}} and all {{File|*.ini}} files.
+}}
-On June 14, 2012, an update was released to Civilization V that added a number of new features, as well as some new problems with the game.
+====Checkerboard patterns====
+{{Fixbox|description=Decrease MaxSimultaneousThreads|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
+# Open {{File|config.ini}}.
+# Halve the value of {{Code|MaxSimultaneousThreads}} (e.g., if it is 8, change it to 4).
+}}
-On July 2, 2012, Firaxis announced they would release a patch to correct most of these problems.  The game should automatically update once this is available.
+====Gray tiles, tiles not loading====
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable MinimizeGrayTiles|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=12011386&postcount=33|title=Civ V Hot fix released - Civilization Fanatics' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
+# Open the configuration file for your graphical mode (DX9/DX11).
+# Change the value of <code>MinimizeGrayTiles = 0</code> to <code>MinimizeGrayTiles = 1</code>
+}}
-Saved games created before the patch may no longer work, or have randomized civilizations.  Starting a new game is recommended. (Corrected in upcoming patch)
+====Crash after starting a new game====
+{{ii}} This is particularly important on DirectX 9 or graphics cards with low memory.
-Some people have complained that loading saved games, whether saved before or after the patch, causes massive unhappiness to occur in the game, even if the population was happy before saving.
+{{Fixbox|description=Fog of War Crash Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882966056826740032/|title=Problems after the latest patch? :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# In the video settings, change Fog of War to low.
+}}
-There is a bug which causes the game to freeze up and crash, in both DX9 and DX11 modes when opening the Load Game screen at any point during the game.
+====Can't select units or end turn====
+{{ii}} If you have a delay in units responding, or the end turn button does not work, try the following:
-There is a bug in which some people are unable to select units, give orders, or end turns.  This can be resolved in some cases by lowering the graphics settings.  Another method is to edit <code>config.ini</code> in <code>My Documents/My Games/Civilization V/</code> (Windows) and change <code>EnableGameCoreThreading = 1</code> to <code>EnableGameCoreThreading = 0</code>.  This method allows the game to run without changing the graphics settings.  It also may help with random crashes/start up crashes since the new patch. (Corrected in upcoming patch)
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable EnableGameCoreThreading|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
+# Open {{File|config.ini}}.
+# Set {{Code|EnableGameCoreThreading}} to {{Code|0}}.
-If the path to the saved games folder contains any non-English characters (for instance, your Windows username), saved games may cause Civilization V to crash after the patch.  Moving the My Documents folder seems to fix this.  Another method is to create a new user on your computer, using English letters. (Corrected in upcoming patch)
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} This has been improved in the latest patch, but the problem still exists.
+{{ii}} Turning down graphics settings may also correct this.
+}}
-Some users report problems getting the game to load, instead getting a black screen, then a crash.  Deleting the video files allows the game to load (but obviously removes the videos from the game).
+====Leaderhead crash====
+{{ii}} The game may crash when meeting other leaders.
-Sometimes after ending a turn, the screen will start scrolling very fast in one direction while events are happening in the game.  The scroll will be locked, making it impossible to scroll or view anything in the game until the event is over.  Clicking on the minimap will recenter the view, but it will continue to scroll away, and after a few click the minimap will stop responding.  This has been mistakenly been considered a mouse scroll issue, but affects the game without edge scrolling occuring.  (Corrected in upcoming patch)
+{{Fixbox|description=Change leaderhead quality|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# From the main menu, go to options.
+# Go to video settings.
+# Change Leader Scene Quality to low.
+{{ii}} Leaders will not be animated.
+}}
-Some people have had DLC disappear after the patch.  If this happens, first run the game and open the new DLC menu and make sure the DLC is enabled.  If this doesn't work or the DLC is not listed, try verifying the game cache.
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Leaderheads|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\config.ini}}
+# Change <code>LeaderHead = 0</code> to <code>LeaderHead = 1</code>.
+# Save your changes.
+{{ii}} Leader screens will be blank.
+}}
-Some people are having problems getting mods to download from Steam Workshop.  If this happens, try deleting <code>Civ5ModsDatabase.db</code> from <code>My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5</code>.
+====Restore the original launcher====
+{{Fixbox|description=Restore the original launcher|ref={{cn|date=June 2019}}|fix=
+# Right-click on Civilization V in the Steam Library.
+# Select '''Properties''' -> '''Set Launch Options...'''.
+# Enter <code>"{{p|game}}\Launcher.exe" %command%</code>.
+# Confirm changes by pressing ''OK''.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} The original method of restoring the launcher using a Steam beta access code discussed on reddit<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/civ/comments/9ywzbz/psa_you_can_disable_the_new_civ_5_launcher_by/|title=PSA: You can disable the new CIV 5 launcher by typing "ineedlegacyaccess" into the betas tab. : civ|date=May 2023}}</ref> is no longer valid and cannot be used to restore the original launcher. The original launcher is still included in the files, so the code is unnecessary.
+}}
-Some people have reported that Steam Workshop does not work, and selecting the Mods menu displays "Single Player" instead.
+===Multiplayer===
+{{ii}} The latest patch resolves most of the reported multiplayer bugs.
-Loading a saved game may cause the game to crash.  In some cases this is caused by the non-English character bug and can be fixed by either creating a new Windows username or moving My Documents.  Another cause is with Steam, you need to make sure Steam Cloud is syncing properly.  From Steam, go to settings, click the Download + Cloud tab, and make sure Enable Steam Cloud Synchronization is check.
+====Multiplayer games dropping or disconnecting during play====
+Sometimes players will be dropped after a multiplayer match has progressed for several dozen turns or more. After reloading the game, the player will repeatedly disconnect. This problem can be caused by an insufficient MTU value on the network connection. Changing it before starting the multiplayer game can often fix the problem. To do so, enter the following in the command prompt:
-=== OS Specific Troubleshooting ===
+{{Fixbox|description=Set network MTU value|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
-If the above does not resolve the issue and you are running Windows 7 or Windows Vista, please complete the instructions in [[Steam]]'s [http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5688-IFHZ-2170 Windows 7 and Windows Vista Troubleshooting] FAQ.
+# Open Windows command prompt ({{key|Win|R}} and type <code>cmd</code>)
+# Enter the command <code>set subinterface "Local Area Connection" mtu=1500 store=persistent</code>. Replace <code>Local Area Connection</code> with the name of the used network connection (e.g. <code>Wireless Network Connection</code>)
+}}
-If you are running in Windows XP, take the following steps:
+====Windows and macOS version mismatch====
-# Exit Steam.
+The macOS version is not handled by Firaxis, but Aspyr, after they have been released on Windows. As a result, macOS patches are released later than Windows patches. Different OS versions can not connect in multiplayer unless the versions match, so after a Windows update, it is not possible to play online against macOS until the macOS has also been patched, and vice-versa.
-# Go to the "Start" menu, select "Run", type "regedit" and click "OK".
-# Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\VALVE
-# Right click and select "Permissions"
-# Check the "Allow" boxes for "Admin" and "System" for both "Full control" and "Read".
-===Problems Downloading DLC===
+Since the launch of macOS Catalina, the macOS version has been updated to 64-bit only, disabling cross-play entirely unless reverted.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/civ5/comments/dxct44/psa_new_mac_update_disables_crossplay_with/ PSA: New Mac Update “Disables Crossplay” with Windows Users. Not a glitch.]</ref>
-Occasionally, when you buy DLC from Steam, you will not find it available in your game. The exact cause of this is unknown. The most effective way to fix this error would be to [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335 verify the game cache files], but you may find this doesn't work / crashes Steam. When this happens, you can fix it by uninstalling and re-installing Civilization V through [[Steam]]. Additional problems uninstalling or re-installing are [[Steam]]-related.
-===Game Screen Too Big For Monitor===
+{{Fixbox|description=Restore local and online cross-play between Mac and Windows since the 64-bit Catalina OS update|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/1/1661194916748974393/?ctp=6#c1736635816357754469]</ref>|fix=
+# Right-click on Civilization V in your Steam Library.
+# Select '''Properties''' -> '''Betas'''.
+# Enter <code>ineedlegacyaccess</code>.
+# Confirm by pressing ''Verify code''.
+# Select ''legacy-'' Beta.
+# Wait for the new files to automatically download in your library.
+}}
+{{--}} The latest version of macOS in which this works is Mojave, as Catalina can not natively run 32-bit applications.
+{{ii}} Disabling the "Gods and Kings" DLC in the multiplayer lobby's options could help if the game crashes after launch.
-Sometimes after installing the game, the game resolution will be larger than the screen and parts of the game will be cut off.  To fix this, go into options and change the game resolution.  If you are unable to access the options, manually edit <code>GraphicsSettingsDX9.ini</code> or <code>GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini</code> (depending on which DirectX mode you use) in <code>\My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\</code> to the correct resolution (1024x768 Minimum).
+===Windows===
+====Unable to run DirectX 11====
+If the DirectX 11 option is unavailable, try the following.
+{{ii}} Ensure Steam is not running in Compatibility Mode.
-===Unable to Run DirectX 11===
+{{Fixbox|description=Disabling Compatibility Mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-If Steam doesn't highlight the option to run DirectX 10 & 11 on the game launcher, stating it requires Service Pack 2 or above, the solution is:
+# Quit out of Steam.
+# Right-click on the Steam.exe application (found in the Steam installation folder) and select "Properties", then select the "Compatibility" tab.
+# At the bottom of this tab is a button called "Change Settings for All Users". Click it.
+# Make sure Compatibility Mode is unchecked.
+# Relaunch Steam.
+}}
+{{ii}} This may also be caused by out of date drivers.
+{{ii}} DirectX 10/11 Mode will not work on XP.
+{{ii}} Not all video cards are capable of running DirectX 10 or 11, even with Windows 7. Intel Core i3 integrated graphics do not support DirectX 11 Mode in Civilization V.
-. Quit out of Steam.
+====Crash and BSOD with DX11 fullscreen on laptops====
+On some '''old''' laptops with a combination of Intel integrated graphics and a pre-GCN AMD GPU, the game will fail to start in DX11 mode if fullscreen is enabled. Such a crash also corrupts some of the internal state of the AMD driver, resulting in a BSOD if you try to start the game a second time, or activate the AMD GPU in any way. The system regains stability upon reboot. This is likely a bug in the AMD driver that will never be fixed due to the end of support for these old GPUs.
-. Right-click on the Steam.exe application (found in the Steam installation folder) and select "Properties", then select the "Compatibility" tab.
+'''Workarounds:'''
+{{Fixbox|description=Use DirectX 9|ref={{cn|date=November 2022}}|fix=
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit {{file|GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini}} and set <code>FullScreen = 0</code>|ref={{cn|date=November 2022}}|fix=
+}}
-. At the bottom of this tab is a button called "Change Settings for All Users". Click it.
+====Disappearing cursor====
+{{ii}} Enabling pointer trails in Windows may cause the cursor to disappear or act strangely.
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable pointer trails in the Windows Control Panel|ref={{cn|date=November 2022}}|fix=
+}}
-. Change the compatibility mode to AT LEAST "Windows Vista Service Pack 2".
+====Black screen (anti-aliasing issue)====
+{{ii}} Enabling anti-aliasing on DirectX 11 mode may cause the game to turn black. It is recommended to enable anti-aliasing through graphics software and not the game. If anti-aliasing is enabled and this issue is present (causing the screen to be black), you can edit {{file|GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini}} to fix this.{{cn|November 2022|Reason=Explain how}}
-. Relaunch Steam.
+====Issues with resolution (screen cutoff)====
+Sometimes after installing the game, the game resolution will be larger than the screen and parts of the game will be cut off. To fix this, go into options and change the game resolution. If you unable to access the options, manually edit {{file|GraphicsSettingsDX9.ini}} or {{file|GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini}} (depending on which DirectX mode is used) in {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5|folder}} to the correct resolution (1024x768 minimum).
-This should correct this particular problem for you. When you install steam on 64-bit system, or on a different drive than "C", Steam will sometimes relegate itself to "Compatibility Mode" which can cause bad things to happen.
+====Virtu MVP====
+If the game does not run, or will not start most of the time, and nothing else seems to fix the problem, Virtu MVP might be causing the issue. Try unchecking "Civ 5 DirectX 9" and "Civ 5 DirectX 10/11" in the Virtu MVP control panel.
-===Multiplayer Lag and Disconnect===
+====Issues with opening movies====
+If the game crashes to desktop or loads to a black screen, then there may be an incompatibility with the video files. Deleting the WMV video files from the game directory may allow the game to run, at the expense of losing the opening movies.
-People have reported that the multiplayer game increases in lag each turn until the game disconnects.  One reported fix is to disable Hamachi or other VPN software, as it seems to conflict with the game.
+They are found in:
+* {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} (base game)
+* {{file|{{p|game}}\Assets\DLC\Expansion|folder}} (Gods and Kings)
+* {{file|{{p|game}}\Assets\DLC\Expansion2|folder}} (Brave New World)
-===Crashing and Graphics Errors on Multicore Processors===
+"N" and "KN" versions of Windows may not be compatible with the opening videos due to missing Windows Media Foundation; see the [[Troubleshooting_guide/Audio_problems#Codec issues|general troubleshooting guide]].
-There has been a report that the game will randomly crash or display "checkboard" textures, and large maps would increase the problems.  Changing <code>config.ini</code> in <code>My Documents/My Games/Civilization V/</code> where it says MaxSimultaneousThreads = X to a smaller number (such as half) may help with this.
+===Linux===
+====Audio stuttering====
+To fix the audio stuttering when using PulseAudio just follow this guide:
+[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/PulseAudio#Setting_the_default_fragment_number_and_buffer_size_in_PulseAudio Setting the default fragment number and buffer size in PulseAudio]
-=== Overheating Issues ===
+If the issue persists, close the game, run <code>pulseaudio -k</code> and start the game again.
-Civilization V has been connected to overheating of graphics cards on some computers (especially high end graphics cards).  While there is no fix at this time, you can adjust the fan speed (either using your graphics software or a third party program) to increase the cooling of your GPU.  Overheating symptoms include increased fan noise, graphical corruption, and computer freezes/automatic shutdowns.
+====Game crashes on launch====
+If your game crashes immediately after launching, use the following launch command:
+<code>LD_PRELOAD='./libcxxrt.so:/usr/$LIB/libstdc++.so.6' %command%</code>
+or:
+<code>LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libopenal.so.1 %command%</code>
-== Save Games ==
+====Game crashes randomly on some Ryzen CPUs====
-=== Save Game Location ===
+If the game crashes to desktop randomly while in game with a Ryzen CPU, modifying the <code>MaxSimultaneousThreads</code> setting in the {{file|config.ini}} file can fix this issue. For 8-core Ryzens, setting the value to 16 can fix the issue.
-<pre>Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\Saves</pre>
-=== Steam Cloud ===
+==Other information==
-Civilization V supports Steam Cloud storage for saved games.
+===API===
+{{API
+|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
+|direct3d notes         =
+|directdraw versions    =
+|directdraw notes       =
+|opengl versions        = 3.3
+|opengl notes           = OS X and Linux only.
+|glide versions         =
+|glide notes            =
+|software mode          =
+|software mode notes    =
+|mantle support         = false
+|mantle support notes   =
+|vulkan versions        =
+|vulkan notes           =
+|dos modes              =
+|dos modes notes        =
+|shader model versions  = 3, 5
+|shader model notes     =
+|windows 32-bit exe     = true
+|windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
+|windows exe notes      =
+|mac os x powerpc app   = unknown
+|macos intel 32-bit app = true
+|macos intel 64-bit app = true
+|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos app notes        = Not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive). Support for 64-bit was added in November 2019, but the 32-bit version can still be accessed in a beta branch accessed with the <code>ineedlegacyaccess</code> key.
+|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
+|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
+|linux arm app          = unknown
+|linux executable notes =
+}}
-==System Requirements==
+===Middleware===
-{{SysReq
+{{Middleware
-|minOS = Windows XP SP3
+|physics          =
-|recOS = Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7
+|physics notes    =
-|minproc = Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz Processor
+|audio            = Miles Sound System
-|recproc = 1.8 GHz Quad Core Processor
+|audio notes      =
-|minmem = 2 GB
+|interface        =
-|recmem = 4 GB
+|interface notes  =
-|minHD = 8 GB free
+|input            =
-|minGPU1 = 256 MB ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT / nVidia GeForce 7900 GS video card, or Core i3 integrated graphics*
+|input notes      =
-|recGPU1 = 512 MB ATI 4800/nVidia 9800 or better video card
+|cutscenes        = Bink Video
+|cutscenes notes  =
+|multiplayer      = Steamworks
+|multiplayer notes=
 }}
-*DirectX 11 mode may not be available on Core i3 integrated graphics.  Core i5/i7 graphics are compatible with DirectX 11 mode.
+==System requirements==
+{{System requirements
+|OSfamily = Windows
-{{SysReq
+|minOS    = XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7
-|minOS_m =10.6.4
+|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
-|minProc_m = 2.6 GHz Quad Core Processor
+|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
-|minRAM_m = 4 GB
+|minRAM   = 2 GB
-|minHD_m = 8 GB free
+|minHD    = 8 GB
-|minVRAM_m = 512 MB
+|minGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
+|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS
+|minGPU3  = Intel Core i3 integrated graphics
+|minVRAM  = 256 MB
+|minDX    = 9.0c
+|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
+|recOS    = Vista SP2, 7
+|recCPU   = 1.8 GHz Quad Core
+|recRAM   = 4 GB
+|recHD    =
+|recGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 4800
+|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 9800
+|recVRAM  = 512 MB
+|recDX    = 11
+|recaudio =
 }}
-==Useful Links==
+{{System requirements
+|OSfamily = OS X
-===Community===
+|minOS    = 10.12
-*[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=221 Steam Forum]
+|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
-*[http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?74-Civilization-V-General-Discussion 2K Games Forum]
+|minRAM   = 2 GB
-*[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1440616 Steam Forum Troubleshooting Thread]
+|minHD    = 8 GB
+|minGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 2600
+|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
+|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
+|minVRAM  = 256 MB
-===Support===
+|recCPU   = Intel Quad Core 2.4 GHz
-*[http://support.2k.com/forums/381875-civilization-v-general-support 2K Support] (Publisher, primary contact)
+|recRAM   = 4 GB
-*[http://www.firaxis.com/support/ Firaxis Support] (Developer)
+|recGPU   =
-*[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1223-QROC-4460 Steam Support] (only for Steam related issues such as installation issues, missing DLC, etc.)
+|recGPU2  =
+|recVRAM  = 1 GB
+}}
-==See Also==
+{{System requirements
-*[[Civilization II]]
+|OSfamily = Linux
-*[[Civilization IV]]
-=References=
+|minOS    = SteamOS, Ubuntu
-<references />
+|minCPU   = Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz
+|minCPU2  = AMD A10 2.4 GHz
+|minRAM   = 4 GB
+|minHD    = 10 GB
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
+|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6450
+|minGPU3  = Intel Iris Pro
+|minVRAM  = 1 GB
+|notes    = {{ii}} Ubuntu and other distributions of Linux should be compatible with the game, albeit this isn't guaranteeed.
+{{ii}} Intel Integrated video chipsets (GMA 9XX, HD 3XXX) are officially unsupported with SteamOS and Linux, although they might work anyway.
+}}
-[[Category:Game]]
+{{References}}
-[[Category:Mac]]
-[[Category:Windows]]