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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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-|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:2K Games|2K Games]]
-|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 />
-}}
-{{:Civilization (series)}}
-'''Sid Meier's Civilization V''' is the fifth installment of the classic Turn Based strategy game series Civilization, developed by Firaxis.
+{{Introduction
+|introduction      =
-'''Key Points'''
+|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.
-{{++}} Game is actively maintained by Firaxis, with periodic updates.
-{{++}} Steam Integration means simplified installation, patching, and multiplayer matchmaking.
-{{--}} Patches tend to introduce severe bugs into the game.
-{{--}} Poor Multiplayer support.
-{{--}} The Mac version is outsourced to a third party, causing periodic conflict and incompatibility between PC and Mac versions.
-'''General Information'''
+|current state     =
-{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?74-Civilization-V-General-Discussion 2K Games Forum] - Official Civilization V Forum.
-{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=221 Steam Forum] - Older Steam forum for Civilization series.
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/ Steam Civilization V Discussion] - New Community Discussions for Civilization V (Steam account required).
-{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1440616 Steam Forum Troubleshooting Thread] - Troubleshooting Guide for PC Steam versions.
-{{mm}} [http://www.civfanatics.com/ CivFanatics]
-= All Versions =
-== Availability ==
-{{DRM Table|
-{{DRM Table/row| Retail|{{ID|Steam}}| Mandatory Steam activation.<br /> Game of the Year Edition includes most DLC.}}
-{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|8930}}| {{ID|Steam}}| Game of the Year Edition includes most DLC.}}
-{{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.}}
-{{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.}}
 }}
-{{ii}} Game of The Year Edition contains all DLC except Korea and Wonders of The Ancient World.  It also includes a digital soundtrack.  ''It does not include the Gods and Kings expansion.''<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2752375</ref>
+'''General information'''
-{{ii}} There are no installation limits on Civilization V for Steam and Retail versions.
+{{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]
-{{ii}} Retail and Steam versions of Civilization V and Gods and Kings contain both the PC and Mac versions.
+{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?74-Civilization-V-General-Discussion 2K Games Forum] - Official Civilization V forum
-{{ii}} There is a version sold in the Mac App Store called Campaign Edition.  This is not compatible with retail or Steam DLC or expansions, and lacks online multiplayer.<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/civilization-v-campaign-edition/id439924718?mt=12</ref>
+{{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.
-=== Available DLC ===
+==Availability==
-#Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Mongolia (Free)
+{{Availability|
-#Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Korea
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-#Wonders of The Ancient World Scenario Pack
+{{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 }}
-#Explorer's Map Pack
+{{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 }}
-#Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Denmark - The Vikings
+{{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 }}
-#Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Polynesia
+{{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 }}
-#Double Civilization and Scenario Pack:  Spain and Inca
+{{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 }}
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Mesopotamia
+{{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 }}
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Americas
+{{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 }}
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Asia
+{{Availability/row| MacApp | id439924718 | MacApp | Campaign Edition. No online play. |  | OS X }}
-#Cradle of Civilization:  Mediterranean
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 8930 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|575|The Complete Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-#Babylon
-#Gods and Kings Expansion
-= Windows =
-== Game Data ==
-=== Save Game Location ===
-{{Game Location Table|
-{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\Saves}}
 }}
+{{ii}} All Windows and Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
+{{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|Steam|65900}}.
-=== Steam Cloud ===
+===Version differences===
-Civilization V supports Steam Cloud storage for saved games.
+{{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.
-=== PC and Mac Saves ===
+==Monetization==
-Save games for PC and Mac versions of Civ V use the same format, but to prevent conflicts, the filenames are different.  To use a PC save on Mac, or a Mac save on PC, you must rename the save file.
+{{Monetization
+|ad-supported           =
-=== Soundtrack Locations ===
+|dlc                    = Minor DLC includes one or two civilizations and/or scenarios.
-{{Game Location Table|
+|expansion pack         = Expansion packs include multiple civilizations, scenarios, and mechanics.
-{{Game Location Table/row|Game of The Year|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\sid meier's civilization v\Assets\DLC\DLC_Deluxe\Soundtrack\}}
+|freeware               =
-{{Game Location Table/row|Gods and Kings|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\assets\DLC\Expansion\Soundtrack\}}
+|free-to-play           =
+|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|sponsored              =
+|subscription           =
 }}
-== Video Settings ==
+{{DLC|
-{{Video Settings
+{{DLC/row| Gods and Kings | Free demo (allow steam popup): <code>steam://install/213910</code> | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|widescreen_resolution=true
+{{DLC/row| Brave New World | Free demo (allow steam popup): <code>steam://install/242180</code> | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|widescreen_resolution_notes=Vertical resolution must be above 768.
+{{DLC/row| Wonders of the Ancient World |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|multimonitor=true
+{{DLC/row| Explorer's Map Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|multimonitor_notes=
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: The Vikings |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|fov=
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|fov_notes=
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: Mongols |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|windowed=true
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: Korea |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|windowed_notes=
+{{DLC/row| Civilization and Scenario Pack: Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar II) |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|fullscreen=hackable
+{{DLC/row| Double Civilization and Scenario Pack: Spain and Inca |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|fullscreen_notes=See [[#Borderless Fullscreen Windowed|Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]].
+{{DLC/row| Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|anisotropic=
+{{DLC/row| Cradle of Civilization: Americas |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|anisotropic_notes=
+{{DLC/row| Cradle of Civilization: Asia |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|antialiasing=true
+{{DLC/row| Cradle of Civilization: Mediterranean |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|antialiasing_notes=
+{{DLC/row| Scrambled Nations Map Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|vsync=true
+{{DLC/row| Scrambled Continents Map Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-|vsync_notes=
 }}
-=== Supported Resolutions ===
+==Essential improvements==
-Civilization V requires 1024x768 or greater resolution.  Any resolution above this will work (widescreen or full screen).  The game interface will not display properly at 720p.
+===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.
-=== [[Borderless Fullscreen Windowed]] ===
+{{Fixbox|description=Manual mod installation|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-Functioning using [[Borderless Windowed]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref> Mouse offset may be 15px off vertically.
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
+# Copy the mod into the {{File|Mods|folder}} folder here.
+# Activate the mod in the game.
-== Issues And Fixes ==
+'''Notes'''
-=== Issues With Gods and Kings ===
+{{ii}} If the Mod Database is corrupted or deleted, any manual mods will be deleted.
-The issues with Gods and Kings are usually also present in the original game.  The issues and fixes on this page apply for all versions of Civilization V, including Gods and Kings.
+}}
-=== Issues With Version 1.2.0.13 (November 1, 2012) ===
+===Increasing the zoom level===
+{{Fixbox|description=Manually edit config.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
+# Open {{File|config.ini}}.
+# Find and edit:
+#: {{Code|1=Minimum Zoom Level = 11.000000}}
+# Save changes.
-==== Intel Graphics ====
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Changing the variable to a lower level will make you able to zoom in closer.
+}}
-The new patch contains many changes and optimizations for Intel.  As a result, the latest drivers are required.<ref>http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread.php?179026-Game-instant-crash&p=2438151#post2438151</ref>
+<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.
+}}
-==== Reported Bugs ====
+{{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''.
-The following bugs have been reported in the newest patch:
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} <code>\win8</code> will launch the game in Touch Enabled mode on Windows 8 and later.
+}}
-The game may crash when playing saved games from before the patch.
+===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.
-Some players have had serious graphic corruption.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964676327681817/#c882964760753276740</ref><ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964676327681817/#c882964760754036516</ref><ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964760814100060/</ref><ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964760788100877/</ref><ref>http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread.php?179156-game-after-patch</ref><ref>http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread.php?178431-Windows-8-patch</ref>
+'''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).
+}}
-The game may crash when attacking with a city.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964760772741938/</ref><ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964676327681817/</ref>  A possible workaround is to use strategic view when using a city bombardment.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964760940264988/</ref>  Another possible fix is running the game in windowed mode.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964760772741938/#c882964760946365057</ref>
+===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.
+}}
-The game may crash during the loading screen.  (NVIDIA users may be able to fix this with an updated driver.  9.18.13.697 (306.97) is reported to work.)<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964760834196686/</ref>
+===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.
-The game may crash when attacking.
+. Find lines:
+<pre>        --if(not isHide and g_QueueEulaToHide) then
+	--	NavigateBack();
+	--end</pre>
+. Replace them with:
+<pre>
+	if not isHide then
+		NavigateForward();
+	end</pre>
+. Save the file.
+}}
+</div></div>
-Mods may constantly redownload.<ref>http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=479318</ref>
+==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}}.
-Units may no longer take the optimal path to an ordered location.
+===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.
-Captured/recaptured Workers are unable to complete tile improvements - (documented in LAN multiplayer, untested in single player)
+===[[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          =
+}}
-Workers may not be able to build improvements near captured cities.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/882964760896496789/</ref>
+==Video==
+{{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.
-Captured cities may automatically annex, without offering the options to create puppt, raze, or liberate.<ref>http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread.php?178941-Automatic-annexing</ref>
+===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
+{{ii}} Functioning using [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Andytizer|date=18 June 2012|comment=}}</ref>
+{{--}} Mouse offset may be 15px off vertically.
-Peace treaties may not expire.<ref>http://forums.2kgames.com/showthread.php?179151-Fall-Patch-Issues&p=2441811#post2441811</ref>
+{{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=
+# 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.
-=== Basic Troubleshooting ===
+'''Notes'''
-==== Verify Game Cache ====
+{{ii}} May function if you disable always-on-top.
-The first step to fixing problems with Civilization V is to make sure it is installed correctly.  You can do this by [http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Steam#Verify_Integrity_Of_Game_Cache verifying the game cache] with Steam.
+}}
-''If you have run the game, one file will always fail to validate.  This is normal and not a bug.''
+==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 =
+}}
-==== Check Your Steam Connection ====
+===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]===
-Installing Civilization V requires a working Internet connection to Steam.
+{{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.
+}}
-==== Secondary Installers ====
+==Audio==
-If you're encountering issues with launching Civilization V, make sure everything installed smoothly.  If you have problems launching the game, you may also need to manually run secondary installers required by this game.
+{{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 =
+}}
-*Exit [[Steam]] entirely.
+{{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       =
+}}
+}}
-*Browse to your Civilization V installation folder
+==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\</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    =
+}}
-*Run the following installers:
+{{Network/Ports
+|tcp  = 53, 80, 1745, 1795, 3074
+|udp  = 53, 88, 1745, 1795, 3064, 3074
+|upnp = unknown
+}}
-<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\Common\sid meier's civilization v\VCRedist\vcredist_x86.exe</code>
+==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\DXSetup.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 your computer and test any issues again.
+====Game corruption====
+{{ii}} This may be caused by database files and user settings becoming damaged.
-*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):
+{{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.
+}}
-<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\Common\sid meier's civilization v\DirectX\D3D11Install.exe</code>
+====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).
+}}
-*Reboot once more and test the issue again.
+====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=
-==== Unable to Run DirectX 11 ====
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
-If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, and DirectX 10/11 states that Service Pack 2 or above is required, ensure that Steam is not running in compatibility mode.
+# Open the configuration file for your graphical mode (DX9/DX11).
-{{Fixbox|1=
+# Change the value of <code>MinimizeGrayTiles = 0</code> to <code>MinimizeGrayTiles = 1</code>
-{{Fixbox/instructions|Disabling Compatibility Mode}}
-# 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}}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 after starting a new game====
+{{ii}} This is particularly important on DirectX 9 or graphics cards with low memory.
-==== Steam Workshop Issues ====
+{{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=
-If you are having problems downloading mods, or mods disappear, try deleting <code>Civ5ModsDatabase.db</code> from <code>My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\cache</code>.
+# In the video settings, change Fog of War to low.
+}}
-==== DLC Issues ====
+====Can't select units or end turn====
-Purchasing DLC causes it to automatically be downloaded and installed on Civilization V.  Periodically, problems can occur with DLC, causing it to not appear in the game (either disappearing or not appearing in the first place).  This includes Gods and Kings.
+{{ii}} If you have a delay in units responding, or the end turn button does not work, try the following:
-If DLC does not appear in the game, first check the in-game DLC menu and ensure that your DLC is listed and enabled.  If it is not listed, check your DLC list in the Steam library and ensure the DLC is listed there.  If purchased DLC is not listed there, contact Steam support.
+{{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 DLC is listed in your Steam library Civilization V entry, but not in the game, [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335 verify the game cache files].  If this does not work, uninstall and reinstall Civilization V, and the DLC should be installed with it.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} This has been improved in the latest patch, but the problem still exists.
+{{ii}} Turning down graphics settings may also correct this.
+}}
-==== Game Corruption ====
+====Leaderhead crash====
-If for any reason, the game will not work and the other fixes here do not help, you have strange behavior in the game (such as a damaged interface/no interface), or the game suddenly begins crashing on loading a game, you may have problems with the database files, user settings, corrupted saves, or other damaged data files.  These are stored in <code>My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\</code>.  Everything in this folder can be deleted, and will be regenerated the next time the game is run, using the original factory settings for the game, with the following exceptions:
+{{ii}} The game may crash when meeting other leaders.
-#Saved games, logs, replays, or other user created data will be deleted unless a backup is made.  This does not apply to Steam Cloud saves.
+{{Fixbox|description=Change leaderhead quality|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-#User settings (config.ini, GraphicsSettingsDX11.ini or equivalent, UserSettings.ini) will be removed and replaced with the default settings.  All preferences, including screen resolution, will be reset and need to be changed.
+# From the main menu, go to options.
-#All mods will be deleted.  Steam Workshop mods will be redownloaded automatically, however mods from other sources will have to be reacquired.
+# Go to video settings.
+# Change Leader Scene Quality to low.
+{{ii}} Leaders will not be animated.
+}}
-Problems with files in the user folder are not checked by other troubleshooting means, for instance, verifying the game cache will overlook these files.  Deleting the contents of this folder may correct many problems with the game.  It should be done as a last resort, however.
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Leaderheads|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\config.ini}}
-You could also try deleting the contents of the <code>My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\cache\</code> folder first, followed by the .ini files listed above, if you wish to preserve your data.
+# Change <code>LeaderHead = 0</code> to <code>LeaderHead = 1</code>.
+# Save your changes.
+{{ii}} Leader screens will be blank.
+}}
-==== Complete Reinstallation ====
+====Restore the original launcher====
-If none of the above work, do the following to reinstall the game:
+{{Fixbox|description=Restore the original launcher|ref={{cn|date=June 2019}}|fix=
+# Right-click on Civilization V in the Steam Library.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+# Select '''Properties''' -> '''Set Launch Options...'''.
-{{Fixbox/instructions|Complete Reinstall Instructions}}
+# Enter <code>"{{p|game}}\Launcher.exe" %command%</code>.
-# Right click the game in your library and select "Delete Local Content".  Alternatively, you can use the Windows Control Panel to uninstall the game.
+# Confirm changes by pressing ''OK''.
-# Delete the Sid Meier's Civilization 5 folder from My Documents/My Games.
+'''Notes'''
-# Restart your computer.
+{{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.
-# From Steam, right click the game in your library, and click Install Game.
-# Run the game to reactivate and recreate the game folders.
 }}
-=== Video and Graphics Issues ===
+===Multiplayer===
-==== Driver Issues ====
+{{ii}} The latest patch resolves most of the reported multiplayer bugs.
-Many game problems are caused by outdated drivers.  The latest patches are optimized around the newest drivers, and may not work with old drivers.
-NVIDIA users may need to update to version 306.97 to correct glitches and crashes.
+====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:
-Users of Intel HD graphics may have issues with the latest patch.  Updating their drivers may resolve these.  If you are using an HP computer, get your Intel driver from them, not from Intel.
+{{Fixbox|description=Set network MTU value|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
+# 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>)
+}}
-==== Issues with Opening Movies ====
+====Windows and macOS version mismatch====
-If the game crashes or loads to a black screen, there may be an incompatibility with the video files.  Deleting the WMV video files from the Civilization V folder may allow the game to run, as the expense of losing the opening movies.
+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.
-"N" Versions of Windows may not be compatible with the opening videos.
+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>
-==== Issues with Resolution (Screen Cutoff) ====
+{{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=
-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).
+# 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.
-==== Checkerboard Patterns ====
+===Windows===
-If the game displays checkboard textures anywhere in the game, make sure you have enough video memory available.  Close all open and background programs, and disable Aero (if applicable).  Make sure you have the latest video drivers.  Another reported fix is to edit <code>My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\config.ini</code> where it says MaxSimultaneousThreads = X to a smaller number (such as half).
+====Unable to run DirectX 11====
+If the DirectX 11 option is unavailable, try the following.
+{{ii}} Ensure Steam is not running in Compatibility Mode.
-==== Disappearing Cursor ====
+{{Fixbox|description=Disabling Compatibility Mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-If pointer trails are enabled in Windows, the cursor might disappear or act strangely during the game.  Disabling pointer trails might resolve disappearing cursor issues.
+# 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.
-=== Performance and Crashing ===
+====Crash and BSOD with DX11 fullscreen on laptops====
-==== Can't Select Units or End Turn (EnableGameCoreThreading) ====
+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.
-In recent patches of Civilization V, some people have had problems with a severe delay (up to several minutes) in selecting units or using the End Turn/Choose Production/Research/etc. button.  This has been greatly improved in the latest patch, although there is still a long periodic delay.
-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\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\</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.
+'''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=
+}}
-==== Leaderhead Crash ====
+====Disappearing cursor====
-If the game is crashing upon meeting other leaders, you can disable leaderheads by editing <code>config.ini</code> in <code>My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\</code> and changing <code>LeaderHead = 0</code> to <code>LeaderHead = 1</code>.  Leader screens will be blank, however the game will stop crashing.
+{{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=
+}}
-Setting the Leader Scene Quality to low will give you a static picture of the leaders. This also prevents the game from crashing.
+====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}}
-=== Multiplayer ===
+====Issues with resolution (screen cutoff)====
-==== Multiplayer Bug Overview ====
+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).
-Civilization V Multiplayer is notoriously buggy.  Common problems include players dropping from the lobby, mass disconnecting of players, freezing, graphics glitches, increasing lag, ancient ruins not working, game locking until a player quits.  In some cases, laggy games can allow some players to double-move.  Some people find it impossible to play up to turn 100 in a multiplayer game.
-==== Increasing Lag ====
+====Virtu MVP====
-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.
+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.
-One way of disabling Hamachi is to open the Device Manager. Under <code>Network Adapters</code> right-click <code>Hamachi Network Interface</code> and click <code>Disable</code>.
+====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.
-Another reported fix is changing the MTU settings.  First, open a command prompt and enter <code>netsh interface ipv4 show subinterfaces</code> and check the MTU size.  You want 1500.  If it's not that, use this to set it: <code>netsh interface ipv4 set subinterface "Wireless Network Connection" mtu=1500 store=persistent</code>.  You'll need to replace "Wireless Network Connection" with the name of the adapter you're using.
+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)
-=== Miscellaneous Issues ===
+"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]].
-==== Auto-Scrolling Between Turns ====
-In some cases, the game will scroll out of control between turns, whenever a battle or other action occurs.  The latest patch fixes most cases of this, although it can still occur.
-==== Overheating ====
+===Linux===
-Civilization V has been connected to overheating of graphics cards on some computers (especially high end graphics cards).  While there is no official fix, there are a few workaround for the issue.
+====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]
-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.
+If the issue persists, close the game, run <code>pulseaudio -k</code> and start the game again.
-A workaround for overheating issues has been found.  Installing a trial version of Bandicam allows you to limit the fraterate of the game, reducing the amount of heat produced by the game.  Bandicam is recording software, however it also contains a framerate limiter which is active in the trial version.  <ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2811510</ref>
+====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>
-For those that would rather not need an external program to control the framerate issues, turning on vsync is also a viable solution.
+====Game crashes randomly on some Ryzen CPUs====
+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.
-== Mods ==
+==Other information==
-=== Downloading Mods Using Steam Workshop ===
+===API===
-The easiest way to find mods is to browse Steam Workshop.  This can be accessed from your Steam Library under Sid Meier's Civilization V.  You simply browse through the workshop, and any mod that you want, click the "subscribe" button on its page.  You can do this from the Steam client, from the workshop website, from the Steam Overlay, or directly from the Mod Menu in Civilization V itself.  Once subscribed, the download will begin next time you open the Mod Menu, or if it is already open, immediately.  If you play on another computer, the mods will automatically download and install on that computer as well when you open the Mod Menu.  If the above does not work, see the Issues and Fixes section.
+{{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 =
+}}
-=== Activating Mods ===
+===Middleware===
-From the main menu, choose Mods, and a popup will ask you to agree to the mod usage terms.  Then you will have a list of any mods you have downloaded.  To activate a mod, click the checkbox next to it.  You can have as many mods as you wish, but some conflict with each other.  Once you have picked your mods, hit "Next" and continue to the next screen, which is a menu with only one option, which is Single Player.  Click this, and the mod will be activated and you can set up a game.  Note that clicking the checkbox next to a mod, then hitting back to return to the main menu does not activate mods.  Any game launched from the main menu will be played mod-free.
+{{Middleware
+|physics          =
+|physics notes    =
+|audio            = Miles Sound System
+|audio notes      =
+|interface        =
+|interface notes  =
+|input            =
+|input notes      =
+|cutscenes        = Bink Video
+|cutscenes notes  =
+|multiplayer      = Steamworks
+|multiplayer notes=
+}}
-=== Updating Mods ===
+==System requirements==
-With Steam Workshop mods, periodic updates are released.  If an update is available, an update button will appear on the mod's listing in your Mod Menu.  Click this and the mod will update to the new version.
+{{System requirements
+|OSfamily = Windows
-== System Requirements ==
+|minOS    = XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7
-{{System Requirements
+|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
-|OSfamily_ = Windows
+|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
+|minRAM   = 2 GB
+|minHD    = 8 GB
+|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
-|minOS_ = Windows XP SP3
+|recOS    = Vista SP2, 7
-|recOS_ = Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7
+|recCPU   = 1.8 GHz Quad Core
-|minproc_ = Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz Processor
+|recRAM   = 4 GB
-|recproc_ = 1.8 GHz Quad Core Processor
+|recHD    =
-|minmem_ = 2 GB
+|recGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 4800
-|recmem_ = 4 GB
+|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 9800
-|minHD_ = 8 GB free
+|recVRAM  = 512 MB
-|minGPU1_ = 256 MB ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT / nVidia GeForce 7900 GS video card, or Core i3 integrated graphics*
+|recDX    = 11
-|recGPU1_ = 512 MB ATI 4800/nVidia 9800 or better video card
+|recaudio =
 }}
-*DirectX 11 mode may not be available on Core i3 integrated graphics.  Core i5/i7 graphics are compatible with DirectX 11 mode.
+{{System requirements
+|OSfamily = OS X
-= Mac =
+|minOS    = 10.12
-== Issues and fixes ==
+|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
-=== Multiplayer ===
+|minRAM   = 2 GB
-==== Mac and PC Version Mismatch ====
+|minHD    = 8 GB
-The Mac version is not handled by Firaxis or 2K Games, so they only develop patches for PC.  Another company (Aspyr) handles the Mac version of the patches, after they have been released on PC.  As a result, Mac patches are released later than PC patches.  You cannot play multiplayer unless the versions match, so after a PC update, you cannot play online against a Mac.  There is no solution to this, other than waiting for the Mac patch.
+|minGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 2600
+|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
+|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
+|minVRAM  = 256 MB
-== Mods ==
+|recCPU   = Intel Quad Core 2.4 GHz
-=== Mods and Mac ===
+|recRAM   = 4 GB
-The Mac version of Civilization V does not officially support Mods or Steam Workshop.  You may be able to manually install a mod, but it is complicated to do so, and has varying results.  There is a tutorial on the Steam Forums at http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2917532 that shows how to manually install mods on Mac.
+|recGPU   =
+|recGPU2  =
-At this time, it is not possible to use Steam Workshop on a Mac.
+|recVRAM  = 1 GB
+}}
-== System Requirements ==
+{{System requirements
+|OSfamily = Linux
-{{SysReq
+|minOS    = SteamOS, Ubuntu
-|minOS_m =10.6.4
+|minCPU   = Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz
-|minProc_m =  Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
+|minCPU2  = AMD A10 2.4 GHz
-|recProc_m =  Intel Quad Core
+|minRAM   = 4 GB
-|minRAM_m = 2 GB
+|minHD    = 10 GB
-|recRAM_m = 4 GB
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
-|minHD_m = 8 GB free
+|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6450
-|minGPU1 = (ATI): Radeon HD 2600; (NVidia): GeForce 8600
+|minGPU3  = Intel Iris Pro
-|recGPU1 = (ATI): Radeon HD 2600; (NVidia): GeForce 8600 or better
+|minVRAM  = 1 GB
-|minVRAM_m = 256 MB
+|notes    = {{ii}} Ubuntu and other distributions of Linux should be compatible with the game, albeit this isn't guaranteeed.
-|reqVRAM_m = 512 MB
+{{ii}} Intel Integrated video chipsets (GMA 9XX, HD 3XXX) are officially unsupported with SteamOS and Linux, although they might work anyway.
 }}
-= References =
+{{References}}
-<references />
-[[Category:Game]]
-[[Category:Mac]]
-[[Category:Windows]]