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/ Gathering Storm expansions. 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: Mac App Store and Steam purchases are not transferable to the mobile version. The iOS version of Civilization VI will need to be purchased separately.
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 make sure you are signed in to the same App Store account and 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 now currently eligible for Family Sharing on iOS, as well as for any other in-game purchases for Civilization VI. You can learn more about Apple Family Sharing in this article from Apple.
Q: Is Civilization VI coming to Android?
A: Civilization VI is now available on Android! You can read the Civilization VI for Android FAQ here.
Requirements
Q: Which iOS devices does this work on?
A: Civilization VI iOS requires iOS version 12.0 or newer running on iPhone 7/iPad 2017 or newer to run this game. If you have questions about a specific device, submit a ticket and we can help you out.
Q: How much storage space do I need to install the game?
A: Below is a list of storage space each expansion takes up. Please note you'll need double the amount of storage for each expansion and DLC while downloading:
- Civilization VI Base Game: 3.76GB
- Rise and Fall: 947.3MB
- Gathering Storm: 1.43GB
- NFP Only: 1.91GB
- Base game with all DLC and Expansions: 8.62GB
Gameplay
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 2K 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 2K 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 2K 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 article.