Purchasing
Q: What content is included with Civilization VI on iOS?
A: Civilization VI on iOS is FREE to download. Enjoy 60 turns of the full experience for free using the Play 60 Turns Free In-App Purchase. The Full Game does not include DLC or the Rise and Fall expansion. Other IAPs are available only after the full version is unlocked.
Q: I already have Civilization VI desktop (Mac App Store or Steam). Can I get the mobile version for free?
A: Since Mac and Steam are separate platforms, the iOS version needs to be purchased individually.
Q: I already have Civilization VI on my iPad. Can I get the iPhone version for free?
A: If you’ve already purchased the full game on your iPad, you can unlock the full version on your iPhone. Just select Restore Purchases from the main menu of the app.
Q: Does Civilization VI iOS Support Family Sharing?
A: The Civilization VI Full Game unlock is an in-app purchase, which is not eligible for Family Sharing on iOS. You can learn more about Apple Family Sharing via Apple Support.
Q: Is Civilization VI coming to Android?
A: We are continuing to evaluate opportunities to bring Civilization VI to other platforms.
Requirements
Q: Which iOS devices does this work on?
A: Civilization VI iOS requires iOS version 11.4.1 or newer running on:
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPad (2017)
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Pro
- 9.5"
- 10.5"
- 12" (1st and 2nd Gen)
Gameplay
Q: How do the touch controls differ from PC?
A: The touch controls are very intuitive:
- Tapping units selects them. Dragging a unit to a tile will move and attack.
- Press and hold to view tooltips.
- Pinch to zoom the map.
- Single-finger scrolling works on lists and moving the map.
- Three-finger tapping can be used to close menus.
Q: What UI updates are specific for the iPhone?
A: The following UI adjustments have been made for the iOS version:
- The unit actions panel has been modified to accommodate the small screen size.
- The turn button has been reduced to only display the main icon.
- Buttons in all four corners of the screen are now collapsable to allow more screen space.
- Build options for builder units are now displayed horizontally along the top of the unit panel.
- Notifications can now be viewed in full screen when selecting the notification button.
- The Game Options and Civilopedia buttons have been moved to the left of the turn counter.
- In-game Map Options have been moved to the Interface tab of the Game Options menu.
- iPhone X exclusive orientation
Q: Is there cloud saving?
A: Cloud saves are available via your 2K Account. Here’s how to access cloud saving:
If you do not have a 2K Account
- Launch Civilization VI iOS.
- From the Main Menu, select the 2K icon > Create new Account.
- Follow the prompts
- Once the account is created, verify the account using the automatically sent verification email from 2K.
- The game does not need to be closed for the verification to take effect.
- After verifying the account, return to Civilization VI's Main Menu.
- Select the 2K icon and sign into the newly created account.
- A cloud save checkbox will now be accessible in the Save and Load menus.
If you do have a 2K Account
- Launch Civilization VI iOS.
- From the Main Menu, select the 2K icon.
- Sign into your 2K account.
- A cloud save checkbox will now be accessible in the Save and Load menus.
Q: How do you save to the cloud?
A: Follow these steps to create a cloud save:
- While in game and signed into a verified My2K account, open the pause menu.
- Select Save Game > Cloud saves check box > [Name your save] > Save Game.
- Your save should have been uploaded to the My2K Cloud.
Q: How do you load from the cloud?
A: Follow these steps to load a cloud save:
- While in game and signed into a verified My2K account, open the pause menu.
- Select Load Game > Cloud saves check box > [Your save] > Load Game.
- Your save should now be loading from the cloud.
(The following steps can also be done on the Main Menu.)
Q: How long does the battery last?
A: In our tests, up to three hours of gameplay on a full charge. This could vary based on device model and play style.
Q: Are controllers supported?
A: Civilization VI iOS does not have controller support.
Q: What languages are supported at release?
A: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Brazilian-Portuguese features text-only support.
Change your OS language to your preferred language and relaunch the game.
Q: Does Civilization VI on iOS have multiplayer?
A: Yes. It is important to note that as of this point, multiplayer is LAN only.
Q: Can I play my friend who is on PC/ Mac while on my iPad or iPhone?
A: Not at this time.
Having trouble? Take a look at our Known Issues support article.