Sid Meier's Civilization® V — patch notes and updates
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| Firaxis Anniversary Sale - Join the 30th Anniversary Celebration | 2026-04-30 | Firaxis Anniversary Sale May 1st represents a historic milestone for Firaxis Games: 30 years of crafting world-class strategy experiences. To mark three decades of excellence and the debut of a bold new studio identity, a special anniversary sale is now live on Steam. This event is a tribute to the studio’s history, offering deep discounts on the iconic titles that have defined the genre for a generation. From Sid Meier’s Civilization VI to the XCOM Ultimate Collection, fans can get legendary titles at significant savings.As Firaxis enters its next chapter, there has never been a better time to revisit the catalog that made them a powerhouse |
| The 2K Spring Sale! | 2025-03-13 | Don't miss out on incredible 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Spring Sale! Save 90% on Sid Meier's Civilization VI Save 70% on NBA 2K25 Standard Edition Save 67% on Risk of Rain 2 Also save big on the Mafia Trilogy and Borderlands Franchise titles! *Sale ends 10:00am PST on March 20, 2025. Terms apply 2K Spring Sale |
| 2K 20th Anniversary Event | 2025-02-06 | 2K turns 20 this year, and we're celebrating with huge savings on some of our biggest titles! 2K 20th Anniversary Event Don't miss our ""20 for 20"" bundle featuring 20 of 2K's renowned legacy titles.* Experience greatness from 2K's library with timeless classics like Civilization IV, the original Mafia, Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, and more! The award-winning Civilization strategy game franchise is returning with a revolutionary new chapter very, very soon. Sid Meier's Civilization VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known; build something you believe in and create a legacy that echoes through the Ages! |
| 2K Launcher Removal | 2024-11-25 | We've pushed out an update that removes the 2K launcher. Please see this 2K Support article for more details, as well as troubleshooting instructions: https://support.2k.com/hc/articles/34845053169939 |
| Launcher Update (12/5/18) | 2018-12-05 | We have released a new update for the 2K Launcher today. The update should download automatically; if you are having trouble, restart your Steam client and it should download automatically. Patch notes: Added fix for launcher preventing Civilization V SDK - World Builder from working properly Added fix for launcher not scaling properly on high resolution displays |
| New and Improved Launcher Added to Civilization V and Civilization VI | 2018-11-20 | Hello, Civilization fans! If you booted up Civilization V or Civilization VI today, you may have noticed that both now include new and improved launchers. These launchers are in a new update that should automatically download when you start your Steam client; please restart Steam to trigger the download if you are having issues. This new launcher keeps the same core functionality of the older launcher: You can easily choose your DirectX version and quickly jump into the game, but we’ve also added sections to keep you up to date on the latest Civilization news, content and special offers. We want you to have the best experience possible with o |
| Civilization VI: Gathering Storm Announced, Releases on PC Feb 14 | 2018-11-20 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25030453/2e736f99bd62977a56f3677bfc4b92f8daabf1d6.png The world around you is more alive than ever in Civilization VI: Gathering Storm, the second expansion to the award-winning grand strategy game, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI. https://youtu.be/trNUE32O-do SUBSCRIBE on YouTube ► http://2kgam.es/CivilizationYT Launching for Windows PC on February 14, 2019, Civilization VI: Gathering Storm adds new advanced technologies, engineering projects, the fan-favorite World Congress, and introduces a living world ecosystem that showcases natural events that could enrich or challenge your |
| Announcing Civilization VI: Rise and Fall | 2017-11-28 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/3734187/84285029c50c7376ac21e30375c8ce4dcbd29a16.jpg Civilizations are not set in stone. You can’t just do all the hard work in the beginning then expect your culture to stand the test of time, unchallenged. It’s not like that in the real world – or in Civilization games. The expansion we’re announcing today, Civilization VI: Rise and Fall, adds new dynamic layers onto the game you’ve already been enjoying. On February 8th 2018, you will lead nations to golden ages. You will watch others buckle under their own weight. You will earn – or lose – the loyalty of your people. The |
| Announcing Civilization VI: Rise and Fall | 2017-11-28 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/3734187/84285029c50c7376ac21e30375c8ce4dcbd29a16.jpg Civilizations are not set in stone. You can’t just do all the hard work in the beginning then expect your culture to stand the test of time, unchallenged. It’s not like that in the real world – or in Civilization games. The expansion we’re announcing today, Civilization VI: Rise and Fall, adds new dynamic layers onto the game you’ve already been enjoying. On February 8th 2018, you will lead nations to golden ages. You will watch others buckle under their own weight. You will earn – or lose – the loyalty of your people. The |
| Now is a Great Time to Try Civilization VI | 2017-03-16 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25030453/2e2da05a9fa3376b93568fa02044c15b92a5eba7.jpg What are you waiting for? Sure, we’re biased, but the fine folks at Kotaku aren’t! Kotaku’s Luke Plunkett is one of the many thousands of people to take advantage of the hundreds of user-created mods made available since Steam Workshop has been added to Civilization VI. “I can definitely recommend jumping back in and trying some of this new stuff out,” he writes. And, as we continue to update the game, it’s only going to get better! So why not give it a try? A free demo for Civilization VI has released today on PC, maki |
| Now is a Great Time to Try Civilization VI | 2017-03-16 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25030453/2e2da05a9fa3376b93568fa02044c15b92a5eba7.jpg What are you waiting for? Sure, we’re biased, but the fine folks at Kotaku aren’t! Kotaku’s Luke Plunkett is one of the many thousands of people to take advantage of the hundreds of user-created mods made available since Steam Workshop has been added to Civilization VI. “I can definitely recommend jumping back in and trying some of this new stuff out,” he writes. And, as we continue to update the game, it’s only going to get better! So why not give it a try? A free demo for Civilization VI has released today on PC, maki |
| Announcing the Civilization VI ‘AI Battle Royale’ on Twitch | 2016-10-17 | https://cdn.2kgames.com/civilization.com/ai_battle_royale_FB_TWITCH.jpg Sid Meier’s Civilization VI will be in your hands soon when it launches on October 21. Soon, you’ll be able to lead one of history’s renowned civilizations to greatness, but which civ has the honor of being called the greatest? Civilization fans have been furiously making their arguments, but we feel there’s no better way to solve an argument than by letting each civ go at it in a no-holds-barred Battle Royale! Join us LIVE on Wednesday, October 19 at 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT / 8:30pm BST on twitch.tv/2k as we pit eight of history’s greatest rulers against each other in an |
| Announcing the Civilization VI ‘AI Battle Royale’ on Twitch | 2016-10-17 | https://cdn.2kgames.com/civilization.com/ai_battle_royale_FB_TWITCH.jpg Sid Meier’s Civilization VI will be in your hands soon when it launches on October 21. Soon, you’ll be able to lead one of history’s renowned civilizations to greatness, but which civ has the honor of being called the greatest? Civilization fans have been furiously making their arguments, but we feel there’s no better way to solve an argument than by letting each civ go at it in a no-holds-barred Battle Royale! Join us LIVE on Wednesday, October 19 at 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT / 8:30pm BST on twitch.tv/2k as we pit eight of history’s greatest rulers against each other in an |
| Civilization VI - First Look Video Series | 2016-07-19 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/3734187/272c6983343d1305ff9be0e1edb82a27b2bb423f.jpg We've been posting Civilization VI videos like crazy on our YouTube page. Here is the playlist for our First Look series, in case any of you need to catch up on what's been revealed so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENMzcvQVvzA&index=1&list=PL-lTq9LJCHpSaQ0tkRQIwDC0-dawYWmkg We've also shared a few Wonder Movies - vignettes that play in the game engine when you complete construction of a Wonder - and you'll definitely want to check those out. With the in-game day/night cycle, these really shine! https://www.youtube.c |
| Civilization VI - First Look Video Series | 2016-07-19 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/3734187/272c6983343d1305ff9be0e1edb82a27b2bb423f.jpg We've been posting Civilization VI videos like crazy on our YouTube page. Here is the playlist for our First Look series, in case any of you need to catch up on what's been revealed so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENMzcvQVvzA&index=1&list=PL-lTq9LJCHpSaQ0tkRQIwDC0-dawYWmkg We've also shared a few Wonder Movies - vignettes that play in the game engine when you complete construction of a Wonder - and you'll definitely want to check those out. With the in-game day/night cycle, these really shine! https://www.youtube.c |
| Sean Bean Narrates Civilization VI E3 2016 Gameplay Video | 2016-06-23 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/3734187/ffd2be6811d6cf64a034166b5c71c1df1b0d8934.png We've posted a new video on our YouTube channel. This 12 minute long video is narrated by Sean Bean and provides a great overview of the Civilization VI experience, including a sneak peek at Cleopatra! Watch and subscribe to our YouTube page for EXCLUSIVE First Look videos and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKUFvo3_FYQ SUBSCRIBE ➜ http://2kgam.es/CivilizationYT Follow Civilization on social media: http://facebook.com/civ http://twitter.com/civgame http://instagram.com/civgame http://youtube.com/civilization |
| Sean Bean Narrates Civilization VI E3 2016 Gameplay Video | 2016-06-23 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/3734187/ffd2be6811d6cf64a034166b5c71c1df1b0d8934.png We've posted a new video on our YouTube channel. This 12 minute long video is narrated by Sean Bean and provides a great overview of the Civilization VI experience, including a sneak peek at Cleopatra! Watch and subscribe to our YouTube page for EXCLUSIVE First Look videos and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKUFvo3_FYQ SUBSCRIBE ➜ http://2kgam.es/CivilizationYT Follow Civilization on social media: http://facebook.com/civ http://twitter.com/civgame http://instagram.com/civgame http://youtube.com/civilization |
| Theodore Roosevelt Leads the Americans in Civilization VI | 2016-05-25 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25030453/3d6cfa8629887e69c5954dad0a07f7f1aaa8eb04.jpg The Americans have been a fixture in the Civilization series since its inception 25 years ago, and in Civilization VI they are being led by the nation’s 26th president, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. Learn more about the Americans, including their unique units and building, by clicking the link below. Info ➜ http://2kgam.es/Teddy http://twitter.com/civgame http://facebook.com/civ http://youtube.com/civilization http://instagram.com/civgame http://store.steampowered.com/app/289070/ |
| Theodore Roosevelt Leads the Americans in Civilization VI | 2016-05-25 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25030453/3d6cfa8629887e69c5954dad0a07f7f1aaa8eb04.jpg The Americans have been a fixture in the Civilization series since its inception 25 years ago, and in Civilization VI they are being led by the nation’s 26th president, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. Learn more about the Americans, including their unique units and building, by clicking the link below. Info ➜ http://2kgam.es/Teddy http://twitter.com/civgame http://facebook.com/civ http://youtube.com/civilization http://instagram.com/civgame http://store.steampowered.com/app/289070/ |
| Take ‘One More Turn’ in Civilization VI | 2016-05-11 | We’re excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Civilization franchise by announcing Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, the next entry in the award-winning turn-based strategy franchise. Be sure to follow the Steam Community group here and add the game to your Steam wishlist! http://store.steampowered.com/app/289070 Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, set to launch on PC on October 21, 2016, offers new ways to interact with your world, expand your empire across the map, advance your culture and compete against history’s greatest leaders to build a civilization that will truly stand the test of time. Your story begins later this year! Sid Meier’s Ci |