Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is currently the #56 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 42K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #54 last week).
Last official update Jun 25, 2026 (27 days ago) · 4 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #56 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 42K
- Genre
- Strategy
- Developer
- Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
- Released
- Oct 20, 2016
- Price
- $59.99
- Metacritic
- 88
- Steam reviews
- 274K
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
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Latest updates & patch notes
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Event
Time to Play: The 2K Summer Sale is Officially Live on Steam
The 2K Summer Sale is officially live on Steam, and it’s the perfect excuse to find your next great escape. Summer is about having the time to truly immerse yourself, dive deep into a world, and remember exactly why you fell in love with gaming in the first place. Whether you’re…
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Patch
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…
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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…
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Event
Firaxis Anniversary Sale - Join the 30th Anniversary Celebration
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…
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Fresh Deals in Full Bloom: Save Big During the 2K Spring Sale
Save Big During the 2K Spring SaleShake off the winter frost and grow your library with deep discounts on 2K’s biggest hits. From legendary strategy epics to high-octane shooters, there has never been a better time to jump into a new adventure. The 2K Spring Sale is arriving on…
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🚀 The 2K Publisher Sale* is LIVE! 🚀
The massive 2K Publisher Sale has officially started on Steam! For a limited time, grab great deals on your favorite blockbuster games and complete collections! 🔥 New Titles & Major Milestones: Dive into our latest hits and celebrate franchise milestones with great discounts…
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Deck the Halls (and Your Library): 2K Holiday Sale* is On!
Don't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country, NBA 2K26, Civilization VII, Risk of Rain 2, and many more incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s holiday sale and settle in for an extra cozy gaming season! Save 20% on Borderlands 4Save 10% on Mafia: The…
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News
Level Up Your Library: Black Friday Deals on the Best of 2K.
Black Friday DealsDon't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, NBA 2K26, Civilazation VII, Risk of Rain 2, and other incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s biggest sale of the year and settle in for an extra cozy holiday season! Save 20% on Borderlands 4Save 10% on Mafia…
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Event
The Firaxis Games Developer Sale is Here!
It's time to build, conquer, and save the world! Dive into the incredible worlds of Firaxis with massive savings on some of their most iconic titles. Whether you're a grand strategy veteran or a tactical genius, there's a deal for you. The Firaxis Games Developer Sale is Here!…
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The 2K Autumn Sale!
The 2K Autumn Sale! Save 30% on Sid Meier's Civilization VIISave 80% on Mafia TrilogySave 67% on Risk of Rain 2Save 80% on BioShock : The CollectionAnd more! Don't miss out on incredible deals on 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Autumn Sale!*Discount based on 2K's SRP. Sale ends…
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Event
Civilization 6 Platinum Edition goes free to kick off Epic's 2025 Summer Sale
The Steam Summer Sale is over, but that doesn't mean that opportunities to snag cheap games you'll probably never play are over—or free ones, for that matter. The Epic Games Store's 2025 Summer Sale kicked off today with a nice array of deals, a big boost to Epic Rewards, and a…
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Release
You can get 4X royalty Civilization 6 with both expansions for free right now
While Civilization 7 is still very much finding its feet, it's never been a better time to play its predecessor, Civilization 6 . Indeed, that's a trend I've long believed in; as much as the fresh mechanics and changes of each sequel are exciting, every new entry in Sid Meier's…
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About Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Civilization VI offers new ways to engage with your world: cities now physically expand across the map, active research in technology and culture unlocks new potential, and competing leaders will pursue their own agendas based on their historical traits as you race for one of five ways to achieve victory in the game. See the marvels of your empire spread across the map like never before. Each district, wonder, and improvement is built on its own hex, allowing you to customize your city to your heart’s content. From the Commercial Hub to the Spaceport, every district provides unique and powerful bonuses. Pick and choose which…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 Processor: Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 17 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device Additional Notes: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam…
- Languages
- English * , French * , Italian * , German * , Spanish - Spain * , Japanese * , Korean * , Polish * , Portuguese - Brazil, Russian * , Simplified Chinese * , Traditional Chinese * * languages with full audio support
- DLC
- 10 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.civilization.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI free to play?
- Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is a paid game ($59.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI update?
- The most recent official update is "Time to Play: The 2K Summer Sale is Officially Live on Steam" (Jun 25, 2026), categorized as Event. The 2K Summer Sale is officially live on Steam, and it’s the perfect excuse to find your next great escape. Summer is about having the time to truly immerse yourself, dive deep into a world, and remember exactly why you fell in love with gaming in the first place. Whether you’re…
- How many people play Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
- Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI peaked at 42K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #56 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #54 the previous week).
- When was Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI released?
- Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI was released on Oct 20, 2016 by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux).
- What kind of game is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
- Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is a Strategy game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jul 22, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.