Civilization VI (STEAM) KB

UPDATE (7.19.2018) :

Cross-platform multiplayer is now available between Mac and Windows on Steam. That’s right!  Download the latest update of Sid Meier’s Civilization VI and conquer together online now!

To our Linux players:

The Spring 2018 and cross-platform updates are on their way!  Follow this KB for alerts when more info is added to it.

If you run into any problems with installing the update or with the game after its updated, please open a support ticket with us: https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/requests/new 

 

UPDATE (7.2.2018) :

The Civilization VI Spring 2018 update is now live on Steam for Mac!  Coming Soon for Linux!

Q: Thanks, Aspyr!  So what fixes can we expect with the update?

A: There’s 12 new historic moments, Governor balance tweaks, AI fixes, and more!  Full patch notes can be viewed HERE.

Q: And cross-platform multiplayer? Can I FINALLY play versus my PC friends?

A: Sadly, not just yet.  As always, it is our target to get you folks playing with Windows players ASAP but we don’t want to make promises until we know for sure.  Our focus is always to sync content first, then work towards a stable cross-platform experience. Unfortunately, we haven’t hit that milestone with 2K yet.  

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In the meantime, you can still join the Mac Steam Community to get your multiplayer matches going.  

 

UPDATE (3/22/18):

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI: Rise & Fall is now live on Steam (Mac and Linux).  This expansion adds new dynamic layers onto the game you’re already enjoying. Before continuing your quest to stand the test of time, be sure to catch up with this FAQ.

Q: What’s the cost of the expansion?

A: You can pick it up from Steam for $29.99.

 

Q: Do I need to own the base game in order to play Rise & Fall?

A: Yes! You can purchase the base game here.

Q: Is Rise & Fall included with the Digital Deluxe version of Civilization VI?

A: No. The Digital Deluxe includes only the first six DLC available for Civilization VI.  

Q: What can I expect with this expansion?

A: The Rise & Fall expansion gives players brand new choices, strategies and challenges. Check out the details in this features video!

Q: What about Rise & Fall for Civilization VI on iPad?

A: It is our ultimate goal to have content parity between all versions of Civilization VI, regardless of platform. We are currently working on determining the feasibility of bringing that content to iPad, but have no timetable for release.

UPDATE (1/11/2018):

The latest free update in the award-winning Sid Meier’s Civilization® franchise is live on Steam (Mac and Linux).  This update includes a number of balance tweaks, civ-specific adjustments, AI tuning, and bug fixes. There is also the new premium DLC, the Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack available now!

Just one of the big changes for the Fall Update:

Religion has been overhauled. Religion gets fleshed out with new beliefs, new religious units, two new Pantheons, along with new Founder, Follower, Enhancer, and Worship Beliefs. These beliefs unlock the ability to build two new buildings as well as a new combat unit, the Warrior Monk. Finally, the Religion Lens has been overhauled to improve overall usability and readability. Beyond religion, there’s a number of other changes in store.

For more details, read the patch notes.

Mac and Linux players can join the Mac Steam group to match up against one another!

If you run into any problems with installing the update or with the game after its updated, please open a support ticket with us: https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

UPDATE (12/20/2017)

Due to extensive development and necessary code fixes, this patch has taken significantly longer than previous updates.  We will not be able to release the Mac and Linux Khmer and Indonesia update until sometime after the holiday break. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

UPDATE (9/12/2017):  

 

The Summer and Nubia Updates are now available for Civilization VI Mac and Linux!

 

The next free update in the award-winning Sid Meier’s Civilization® franchise is live on Steam for Mac and Linux! This update includes a number of balance tweaks, civ-specific adjustments, AI tuning, and bug fixes. There is also a new premium DLC, the Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack, available for purchase now for Mac!

Here are some of the highlights from the patch notes:

• A restart button to regenerate the map using your current game settings
• The ability to save game configuration settings for future games
• Civ- and leader-specific balance changes
• Balance changes to district costs
• You now get a warning when your cities can bombard enemy units

 

Here are some of the highlights from the patch notes:

• Harbors now give a major adjacency bonus with the City Center, +1 Food to all Coast tiles when the Lighthouse is built, and +2 Gold to all Coast tiles when the Seaport is built.

• Australia now gets +1 for Charming/+3 for Breathtaking on the four affected districts (had been +2/+4) to compensate for the Harbor boost above.

• Adjusted Warmonger penalties for Diplomatic status (specifics in full patch notes).

• Adjusted Warmonger penalties for City Population (specifics in full patch notes).

• Bomber units are now more effective against cities.