Civilization V Mac: FAQ

Aspyr Joe
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Purchasing

Q: Where can I download Civilization V?

A: Civilization V is available on the Mac App Store and Steam.

 

Q: Is Downloadable Content available for Civilization V?

A: Yes! You can browse and purchase the available downloadable content from the In-App Purchase or Downloadable Content menu on the launch screen. If you're on Steam, you can find downloadable content through Steam.

**Steam keys for expansions/add-ons are not compatible with the App Store version**

 

Q: Is Civilization V a 64-bit app?

A:  Yes! The Mac App Store and Steam versions of Civilization V are 64 bit.

 

 

Requirements

Your Mac must meet ALL of the minimum system requirements below in order to maximize your Civilization V experience.  If you run the game on a Mac below the system requirements, you will experience severe performance issues and crashing.

  • Operating System: OSX 10.11 or newer
  • CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 cores)
  • CPU Speed: 2.2 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 10 GB
  • Video Card (ATI): HD 4670
  • Video Card (NVIDIA): GeForce 8800
  • Video Card (Intel): HD 4000
  • Video Memory (VRam): 256 MB
  • Peripherals: Mouse and keyboard

NOTICE: The following video chipsets are unsupported for Sid Meier’s Civilization® V:

  • ATI Radeon X1000 series, HD 2400
  • NVIDIA GeForce 7000 series, 8600, 9400
  • Intel GMA series, HD 3000

We recommend only playing on the default graphic settings designated at launch. 

If you aren't sure if you meet the requirements, you can open a ticket with us and attach your 'About this Mac' screen so we can help! 

 

Gameplay

Q: Which languages can I play in?                                

A: The Steam version is available in: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish.

The Mac App Store version is available in English, French, and German.  

 

Q: Does the Mac App Store version have multiplayer.

A: Yes.  Hot Seat and LAN multiplayer options are available for the App Store/Steam versions.  Online multiplayer for Mac is only available on the Steam version.

 

Q: Where can I find my save files?

A: Your save folder is located under the following file paths:

Mac App

~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.civ5campaign/Data/Library/Application Support/Civilization V Campaign Edition/Saves

Mac Steam

~/Library/Application Support/Sid Meier's Civilization 5/Saves

  

Have a question that isn’t here? Check out our Civilization V Mac: Known Issues

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