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SteamWatch Activity Briefing for Sid Meier's Civilization® V

On 19th October 2026, Sid Meier's Civilization® V observed 11,750 concurrent players, marking a significant decrease of approximately 34% over the previous six hours. The game maintains a strong standing on Steam with a total of 211,131 reviews, 95.6% of which are positive. Recently, it saw a modest daily review count of 3, which indicates a drop of 25% day-over-day. There have been no new DLC releases or notable posts on Steam, nor any recent critic reviews.

11,750 concurrent players, down 34% in six hours
Total reviews: 211,131; 95.6% positive
Latest daily review count: 3, down 25% day-over-day
No recent DLC or critic reviews reported

Steam player data · App 8930

Sid Meier's Civilization® V

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Store data

UK price: £19.99
US price: Awaiting regional check
Positive reviews: 96%
Total reviews: 211,131
Release date: 23 Sep, 2010

Concurrent players10,897Most recent successful sample

Today's peak10,9975/144 samples

Tracked peak19,471Highest retained daily peak

Steam rating96%211,131 reviews

Steam metadata

Game information

Details supplied by the Steam store

App ID: 8930
App type: Game
Developer: Firaxis Games ↗, Aspyr (Mac) ↗, Aspyr (Linux) ↗
Publisher: 2K ↗, Aspyr (Mac) ↗, Aspyr (Linux) ↗
Supported systems: Windows · macOS · Linux
Genres: Strategy
Release date: 23 Sep, 2010
Last player update: 21 Oct · 00:40 UTC

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System requirements

Supplied by the developer on Steam

Windows

Minimum

OS *: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
Memory: 2GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics
DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 8 GB Free
Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device

Recommended

OS *: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better
DirectX®: DirectX® version 11
Hard Drive: 8 GB Free
Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device

macOS

Minimum

OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 8 GB
Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD 2600
Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 8600
Video Card (Intel): HD 4000
Video Memory (VRam): 256MB
Multiplayer: Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported. Please note, it is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates. Within this short time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users.
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NOTICE: The following video chipsets are not supported for Civilization V:
Requirement: ATI Radeon X1000 series, HD 2400
Requirement: Nvidia GeForce 7000 series, 8600, 9400
Requirement: Intel GMA (950/X3100), HD 3000
NOTICE: The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

Recommended

Processor: Intel Quad Core
Memory: 4GB
CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
Video RAM: 1GB

Linux

Minimum

Operating System: SteamOS, Ubuntu
CPU Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD A10
CPU Speed: 2.4GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 10 GB
Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD 6450
Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 640M
Video Card (Intel): Iris Pro
Video Memory (VRam): 1GB
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Don't meet the above requirements? Running on Ubuntu? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Civ V, it just means we have not tested and vetted your configuration. Visit the Civilization V community page to share your experience with other Linux players and learn about how to send bugs to Aspyr. Your feedback will help us improve Civ V Linux and future AAA Linux releases!
NOTICE: Intel Integrated video chipsets (GMA 9XX, HD 3XXX) will not run Civilization V for SteamOS and Linux, and are unsupported.
NOTICE: The Linux version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Requirement: [/list]

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Peak 15,342Average 13,622Latest 10,997

24-hour and 7-day views use hourly peaks from ten-minute samples. Longer views use retained daily peaks. Up to 24 recent event markers are shown per layer.

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Long-term history

Monthly players breakdown

Calculated from SteamWatch samples

Month	Peak	Gain	% gain	Average	Avg % gain
Last 30 days	19,228	-243	-1.2%	13,503	-1.0%
October 2026	19,228	-243	-1.2%	13,907	+3.5%
September 2026	19,471	—	—	13,441	—

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About this game

Description

Supplied by the Steam store

The Flagship Turn-Based Strategy Game Returns

Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age: Wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies, go head-to-head with some of history’s greatest leaders and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known.

INVITING PRESENTATION: Jump right in and play at your own pace with an intuitive interface that eases new players into the game. Veterans will appreciate the depth, detail and control that are highlights of the series.

BELIEVABLE WORLD: Ultra realistic graphics showcase lush landscapes for you to explore, battle over and claim as your own.

COMMUNITY & MULTIPLAYER: Compete with players all over the world or locally in LAN matches, mod* the game in unprecedented ways, and install mods directly from an in-game community hub without ever leaving the game.

WIDE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: Civilization V operates on many different systems, from high end desktops to many laptops.

ALL NEW FEATURES: A new hex-based gameplay grid opens up exciting new combat and build strategies. City States become a new resource in your diplomatic battleground. An improved diplomacy system allows you to negotiate with fully interactive leaders.

*Modding SDK available as a free download.

Note: The Mac and Linux + SteamOS versions of Sid Meier's Civilization V are available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish only.

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Achievements

286 achievements

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01	Achievement Ancient Ruin	88.5%
02	Achievement Unit Promote	84.3%
03	Achievement Second City	81.9%
04	Achievement Golden Age	78.4%
05	Achievement Build Wonder	76.7%
06	Achievement Onehitkill	76.3%
07	Achievement Unit Embark	75.8%
08	Achievement 1000tiles	73.6%
09	Achievement Unit Upgrade	72.2%
10	Achievement Suck At Wonders	71.7%
11	Achievement Citystate Ally	71.0%
12	Achievement Destroy Civ	58.3%
13	Achievement City 100science	57.2%
14	Achievement Xp1 10	56.8%
15	Achievement Citystate Annex	55.1%
16	Achievement Policy Liberty	54.4%
17	Achievement City 100gold	53.3%
18	Achievement Xp1 11	50.4%
19	Achievement Policy Tradition	48.9%
20	Achievement Policy Honor	45.1%
21	Achievement Round World	44.4%
22	Achievement Xp1 17	43.8%
23	Achievement Drop Nuke	40.6%
24	Achievement City 100culture	40.5%
25	Achievement Scenario 02 Discover El Dorado	39.4%
26	Achievement Policy Commerce	37.6%
27	Achievement Xp1 14	37.6%
28	Achievement Policy Rationalism	36.5%
29	Achievement Xp1 15	35.1%
30	Achievement Xp1 12	33.1%
31	Achievement Policy Piety	31.4%
32	Achievement All Techs	31.0%
33	Achievement Xp2 28	30.4%
34	Achievement Scenario 02 Discover Fountain	30.0%
35	Achievement Maptype Continents	29.9%
36	Achievement Xp1 18	29.6%
37	Achievement Special Halicarnassus Gold	28.5%
38	Achievement Victory Domination	28.2%
39	Achievement Diflevel Chieftain	27.1%
40	Achievement Mapsize Small	27.0%
41	Achievement Policy Patronage	26.3%
42	Achievement 100resources	26.2%
43	Achievement Xp1 16	25.9%
44	Achievement Expansionist	24.6%
45	Achievement Victory Space	24.0%
46	Achievement 100camps	23.1%
47	Achievement Mapsize Standard	22.6%
48	Achievement Xp1 20	22.3%
49	Achievement Xp2 45	21.4%
50	Achievement Xp2 48	20.8%
51	Achievement Victory Culture	20.4%
52	Achievement Experimenter	19.8%
53	Achievement Diflevel Prince	19.7%
54	Achievement Special Kamikaze	18.4%
55	Achievement Xp2 32	18.4%
56	Achievement Diflevel Warlord	18.1%
57	Achievement Victory Diplo	16.4%
58	Achievement Mapsize Huge	16.2%
59	Achievement Xp2 41	16.2%
60	Achievement Diflevel Settler	16.1%
61	Achievement Xp2 47	16.0%
62	Achievement Special Tombraider	15.8%
63	Achievement Policy Freedom	15.7%
64	Achievement Maptype Earth	15.5%
65	Achievement All Wonders	15.2%
66	Achievement Maptype Pangaea	15.2%
67	Achievement Special Suntzu	14.7%
68	Achievement All Naturalwonder	14.4%
69	Achievement Special Zeus And Artemis	14.0%
70	Achievement Mapsize Large	13.4%
71	Achievement Special Sphinx	13.0%
72	Achievement Mapsize Tiny	12.6%
73	Achievement Special Barbarianwarlord	12.3%
74	Achievement Mapsize Duel	12.1%
75	Achievement Special Trader	12.0%
76	Achievement Policy Order	11.9%
77	Achievement Win Washington	11.9%
78	Achievement Special Romanroads	11.7%
79	Achievement Policy Autocracy	11.0%
80	Achievement Win Caesar	11.0%
81	Achievement Xp1 37	11.0%
82	Achievement Win Bismarck	10.6%
83	Achievement Win Catherine	10.6%
84	Achievement Special B17	10.5%
85	Achievement Special Longhouse	10.2%
86	Achievement Xp2 12	10.2%
87	Achievement Diflevel King	10.1%
88	Achievement Xp2 42	10.1%
89	Achievement Win Ramesses	10.0%
90	Achievement Win Oda	9.8%
91	Achievement 1000roads	9.7%
92	Achievement Maptype Archipelago	9.3%
93	Achievement Win Napoleon	9.2%
94	Achievement Xp2 44	9.2%
95	Achievement Win Elizabeth	9.1%
96	Achievement Win Multiplayer	9.1%
97	Achievement Win Alexander	9.0%
98	Achievement Xp2 15	8.6%
99	Achievement Victory All	8.5%
100	Achievement Xp2 10	8.5%
101	Achievement Xp2 11	7.8%
102	Achievement Xp1 13	7.7%
103	Achievement Xp2 18	7.7%
104	Achievement 1000mines	7.6%
105	Achievement Xp2 30	7.6%
106	Achievement Win Wu	7.4%
107	Achievement Xp2 25	7.4%
108	Achievement Special Gardens	7.3%
109	Achievement Xp2 13	7.3%
110	Achievement Special Conquest World	7.1%
111	Achievement Special Archaemennid	7.0%
112	Achievement Special Pony	6.7%
113	Achievement Win Gandhi	6.7%
114	Achievement Xp2 17	6.7%
115	Achievement Win Darius	6.5%
116	Achievement Win Nebuchadnezzar	6.5%
117	Achievement Diflevel Emperor	6.4%
118	Achievement Win Harun	6.4%
119	Achievement Win Sejong	6.4%
120	Achievement Win Montezuma	6.3%
121	Achievement Xp2 27	6.1%
122	Achievement Xp2 05	6.0%
123	Achievement Xp2 39	6.0%
124	Achievement Win Hiawatha	5.9%
125	Achievement Win Askia	5.5%
126	Achievement Win Genghis	5.5%
127	Achievement Onecity	5.3%
128	Achievement Win Ramkhamhaeng	5.3%
129	Achievement Xp2 46	5.3%
130	Achievement Xp2 07	5.2%
131	Achievement Xp1 19	5.1%
132	Achievement Xp1 27	5.1%
133	Achievement Xp1 32	5.0%
134	Achievement Xp2 08	4.9%
135	Achievement Purchase 1000tiles	4.8%
136	Achievement Win Isabella	4.8%
137	Achievement Win Suleiman	4.7%
138	Achievement Special Warcanoe	4.4%
139	Achievement Xp2 14	4.4%
140	Achievement Xp1 06	4.3%
141	Achievement Win Pachacuti	4.2%
142	Achievement Xp2 16	4.2%
143	Achievement Xp1 01	4.1%
144	Achievement Xp2 04	4.1%
145	Achievement All Social Policies	4.0%
146	Achievement Win Bluetooth	3.9%
147	Achievement Xp1 04	3.9%
148	Achievement Xp2 02	3.9%
149	Achievement Xp2 19	3.8%
150	Achievement Diflevel Immortal	3.7%
151	Achievement Special Rome Gets Zeus	3.7%
152	Achievement 1000forest	3.6%
153	Achievement Win Kamehameha	3.6%
154	Achievement Xp1 02	3.6%
155	Achievement Xp1 03	3.6%
156	Achievement Xp1 08	3.5%
157	Achievement Xp2 31	3.5%
158	Achievement Scenario 04 Biathlon	3.4%
159	Achievement Xp1 07	3.4%
160	Achievement Xp1 24	3.3%
161	Achievement Diflevel Deity	3.2%
162	Achievement Xp1 05	3.2%
163	Achievement Maps All	3.0%
164	Achievement Special Musketeers	3.0%
165	Achievement Xp1 09	3.0%
166	Achievement Xp2 06	3.0%
167	Achievement Xp2 09	3.0%
168	Achievement Special Bollywood	2.9%
169	Achievement Xp2 01	2.9%
170	Achievement Xp1 38	2.8%
171	Achievement Xp2 03	2.8%
172	Achievement Xp2 23	2.8%
173	Achievement 1000temples	2.7%
174	Achievement Scenario 03 Find Captain Cook	2.7%
175	Achievement Scenario 02 Route To Orient	2.6%
176	Achievement Xp1 26	2.5%
177	Achievement Xp1 44	2.4%
178	Achievement Xp2 24	2.4%
179	Achievement Really Suck	2.3%
180	Achievement Xp1 23	2.3%
181	Achievement Scenario 06 Wonder City	2.2%
182	Achievement Xp2 43	2.2%
183	Achievement Win Allbaseleaders	2.1%
184	Achievement Xp1 31	2.1%
185	Achievement Xp1 35	2.1%
186	Achievement Special Barbarypirate	2.0%
187	Achievement Xp2 56	2.0%
188	Achievement Scenario 02 Return Treasure	1.9%
189	Achievement Xp1 25	1.9%
190	Achievement Scenario 03 Find Australia	1.7%
191	Achievement Lose Scenario 01	1.6%
192	Achievement Scenario 05 Win 100turns	1.6%
193	Achievement Xp1 22	1.6%
194	Achievement Xp2 57	1.6%
195	Achievement Scenario 06 Oracle Consult	1.5%
196	Achievement Scenario 03 Find New Zealand	1.4%
197	Achievement Win Scenario 01 Prince Or Below	1.4%
198	Achievement Xp1 30	1.4%
199	Achievement Xp2 20	1.4%
200	Achievement Xp2 49	1.4%
201	Achievement Scenario 04 Build Motte	1.3%
202	Achievement Scenario 05 Win Korea	1.3%
203	Achievement Xp1 45	1.3%
204	Achievement Xp2 38	1.3%
205	Achievement Xp2 40	1.3%
206	Achievement Scenario 03 Find Easter Island	1.2%
207	Achievement Scenario 03 Find Hawaii	1.2%
208	Achievement Scenario 06 Win Prince	1.2%
209	Achievement Scenario 02 Win England	1.1%
210	Achievement Scenario 02 Win Spain	1.1%
211	Achievement Scenario 03 Win Hiva	1.1%
212	Achievement Scenario 03 Win Tahiti	1.1%
213	Achievement Scenario 04 Win Denmark	1.1%
214	Achievement Scenario 04 Win Norway	1.1%
215	Achievement Scenario 06 Win Egypt	1.1%
216	Achievement Special Armada	1.1%
217	Achievement Xp1 21	1.1%
218	Achievement Xp1 34	1.1%
219	Achievement Scenario 02 Win Inca	1.0%
220	Achievement Scenario 02 Win Iroquois	1.0%
221	Achievement Scenario 03 Win Samoa	1.0%
222	Achievement Scenario 04 Normandy	1.0%
223	Achievement Scenario 04 Win England	1.0%
224	Achievement Scenario 06 Win Hittites	1.0%
225	Achievement Xp1 47	1.0%
226	Achievement Xp2 26	1.0%
227	Achievement Psg	0.9%
228	Achievement Scenario 02 Win Aztecs	0.9%
229	Achievement Scenario 02 Win France	0.9%
230	Achievement Scenario 03 Win Tonga	0.9%
231	Achievement Scenario 04 Pillage	0.9%
232	Achievement Scenario 05 Win China	0.9%
233	Achievement Scenario 06 Win Greece	0.9%
234	Achievement Scenario 06 Win Persia	0.9%
235	Achievement Scenario 06 Win Sumer	0.9%
236	Achievement Xp1 28	0.9%
237	Achievement Xp1 36	0.9%
238	Achievement Xp1 46	0.9%
239	Achievement Xp2 36	0.9%
240	Achievement Xp2 37	0.9%
241	Achievement Xp2 54	0.9%
242	Achievement All Units	0.8%
243	Achievement Scenario 05 Lose Korea	0.8%
244	Achievement Scenario 05 Win Japan	0.8%
245	Achievement Xp2 21	0.8%
246	Achievement Xp2 34	0.8%
247	Achievement Xp2 35	0.8%
248	Achievement Xp2 60	0.8%
249	Achievement Scenario 05 Win Deity	0.7%
250	Achievement Scenario 06 Win King	0.7%
251	Achievement Scenario 06 Wonder Conquest	0.7%
252	Achievement Special Ironclad Turtle	0.7%
253	Achievement Win Scenario 01 King	0.7%
254	Achievement Xp1 29	0.7%
255	Achievement Xp1 48	0.7%
256	Achievement Xp1 52	0.7%
257	Achievement Xp2 22	0.7%
258	Achievement Xp2 29	0.7%
259	Achievement Scenario 04 Win Deity	0.6%
260	Achievement Scenario 04 Win Emperor	0.6%
261	Achievement Scenario 04 Win Immortal	0.6%
262	Achievement Scenario 05 Win Emperor	0.6%
263	Achievement Scenario 05 Win Immortal	0.6%
264	Achievement Scenario 05 Win Manchu	0.6%
265	Achievement Scenario 06 Win Deity	0.6%
266	Achievement Scenario 06 Win Emperor	0.6%
267	Achievement Scenario 06 Win Immortal	0.6%
268	Achievement Win Scenario 01 Deity	0.6%
269	Achievement Win Scenario 01 Emperor	0.6%
270	Achievement Win Scenario 01 Immortal	0.6%
271	Achievement Xp1 33	0.6%
272	Achievement Xp1 51	0.6%
273	Achievement Xp2 33	0.6%
274	Achievement Xp2 52	0.6%
275	Achievement Xp2 53	0.6%
276	Achievement Xp2 55	0.6%
277	Achievement Xp2 58	0.6%
278	Achievement Xp2 59	0.6%
279	Achievement Xp1 39	0.5%
280	Achievement Xp1 40	0.5%
281	Achievement Xp1 41	0.5%
282	Achievement Xp1 42	0.5%
283	Achievement Xp1 43	0.5%
284	Achievement Xp1 50	0.5%
285	Achievement Xp2 50	0.5%
286	Achievement Xp2 51	0.5%

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Patches

11 tracked updates

6 May 2026 at 17:02 UTC
Community AnnouncementsBy 2K K
Civ Streams: Civ VII's Test of Time Update
Civilization VII's Test of Time update—the massive, many-months-in-the-works update playtested by Firaxis Feature Workshop participants—arrives May 19, free for all Civ VII players!* To see its game-changing new content in action, tune in to the Firaxis Twitch Channel or Civilization YouTube Channel on May 13 at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET / 6PM GMT to watch Firaxis developers play and discuss it in-depth. Viewers can expect special surprise guests to join the devs live, as well as the reveal of a new free leader, so be sure you don't miss it!* For now, keep an eye on the official Civilization VII site for news about what will follow in the coming weeks and months. We'll see you on May 13 for the livestream, then you can experience the Test of Time update for yourself when it launches on May 19! *Base game required. This content is free for all owners of Civilization VII and will be delivered a...
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6 May 2026 at 16:04 UTC
Community AnnouncementsBy 2K K
Civilization VII's Test of Time Update Coming May 19!
When Firaxis first conceived of Civilization VII, the ambition was to boldly re-approach the series' classic structure with new mechanics rooted in a more nuanced historical perspective, while honoring and building upon the time-tested strategic gameplay that players love. Since our February 2025 launch, those same players have only helped us better achieve that initial, ambitious vision. Today, we're thrilled to officially announce the release date for the Test of Time update for Civilization VII, free for all players when it releases on May 19.* This is much more than just another update; it's a direct result of your passion, feedback, and patience. It also wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated and invaluable Firaxis Feature Workshop participants, who were essential to shaping Test of Time's features by putting them through their paces over the past months. We're so exci...
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25 November 2024 at 21:12 UTC
Community AnnouncementsBy gabe.baltazar
2K Launcher Removal
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
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9 October 2019 at 14:07 UTC
Rock, Paper, ShotgunBy [email protected] (Natalie Clayton)
MacOS's 32-bit-breaking Catalina update is live, wreaking havoc on classic game collections
Well, it’s finally happened. On Monday, Apple released the feared MacOS “Catalina” update, killing compatibility for dozens of 32-bit games. From this week onwards, updated Macs just flat out won’t run ’em. In the constant churn of developing newer, faster, and sleeker operating systems, the Mac makers have given curators of older games a simple choice: put in the work to bring your games up to speed, or we’re leaving them behind. For some publishers, updating countless classics simply isn’t worth the effort, leaving many 32-bit hits in the ground for good. (more…)
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5 December 2018 at 17:57 UTC
Community AnnouncementsBy Hinkle2K
Launcher Update (12/5/18)
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
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26 April 2016 at 18:00 UTC
Rock, Paper, ShotgunBy [email protected] (Samuel Wicks)
Wondrous: The Civilization V Community Patch Project
The last big official update to Civilization V came in 2013 with its second large expansion, Brave New World. Three years later, and almost six years after the game s original release, there s another big new release expected, but it s not an official expansion. It s the Community Patch Project (CPP; to be named Vox Populi on release), a community-made mod that overhauls and improves a majority of the game s systems in an attempt to make Civilization V the best game it possibly can be. …
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30 October 2015 at 10:13 UTC
Rock, Paper, ShotgunBy [email protected] (Alec Meer)
Civ BE Rising Tide Patch Makes Peace Less Ridiculous
Oh, Civilization: Beyond Earth , how sad you make me. You work so very hard to make me love you but… well, maybe you’re fundamentally unlovable. The Rising Tide expansion, that was a good try. You became more alien, less like your dad trying to wear a spacesuit, but gosh, you made a pig’s ear of Diplomacy, didn’t you? Bugs and bonkers design decisions queered the pitch. But maybe it’s not too late. I hear there’s a big new patch intended to address one of your biggest problems; what flowers are you bringing to my door this time? …
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15 December 2014 at 22:00 UTC
Community AnnouncementsBy Hinkle2K
Civilization V multiplayer update is now live
A patch has been pushed live that should address recent issues with connectivity. This fix will only affect the multiplayer components of the game, and will not change any gameplay values or single player settings. We hope that this will improve the stability of multiplayer matches. For more info on the update, check out the Civilization.com blog here: http://2kgam.es/1yTmUHB
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15 December 2014 at 22:00 UTC
Community AnnouncementsBy Hinkle2K
Civilization V multiplayer update is now live
A patch has been pushed live that should address recent issues with connectivity. This fix will only affect the multiplayer components of the game, and will not change any gameplay values or single player settings. We hope that this will improve the stability of multiplayer matches. For more info on the update, check out the Civilization.com blog here: http://2kgam.es/1yTmUHB
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27 October 2014 at 17:41 UTC
Community AnnouncementsBy Stephen.Reid
Patch notes: version 1.0.3.276 (October 27, 2014)
A patch has been issued for Sid Meier's Civilization V. Here are the patch notes: EXPLOITS Fixed tech overflow bug that could allow a user to get free tech each turn for multiple turns. The size of the maximum allowable science overflow is now set at 5 turns of science (about the same as a unmodified research agreement) OR the unmodified cost of the last tech researched, whichever is larger. AI also understands this adjustment. Fixed a multiplayer bug that would allow a player to steal everything from another player when trading. GAMEPLAY Allow Conquest of the New World achievements to be unlocked when playing the Deluxe version of the scenario. Slight nerf to Tradition, and a boost to Piety (by adding one more prerequisite for Legalism and taking one away from Reformation). Scale warmonger penalties by era (50% of normal strength in Ancient up to 90% in Industrial; 100% thereafter)....
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27 October 2014 at 17:41 UTC
Community AnnouncementsBy Stephen.Reid
Patch notes: version 1.0.3.276 (October 27, 2014)
A patch has been issued for Sid Meier's Civilization V. Here are the patch notes: EXPLOITS Fixed tech overflow bug that could allow a user to get free tech each turn for multiple turns. The size of the maximum allowable science overflow is now set at 5 turns of science (about the same as a unmodified research agreement) OR the unmodified cost of the last tech researched, whichever is larger. AI also understands this adjustment. Fixed a multiplayer bug that would allow a player to steal everything from another player when trading. GAMEPLAY Allow Conquest of the New World achievements to be unlocked when playing the Deluxe version of the scenario. Slight nerf to Tradition, and a boost to Piety (by adding one more prerequisite for Legalism and taking one away from Reformation). Scale warmonger penalties by era (50% of normal strength in Ancient up to 90% in Industrial; 100% thereafter)....
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