Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™

Sid Meier's Civilization System Requirements

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❤ What we love

1. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space.

2. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world.

3. Set in the future, global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, a new world order and an uncertain future for humanity.

4. As the human race struggles to recover, the re-developed nations focus their resources on deep space travel to chart a new beginning for mankind.

5. Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award-winning Civilization series.

6. As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions.


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System Requirements and Specifications

Windows PC Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB ATI HD3650 or better, 256 MB nVidia 8800 GT or better, or Intel HD 3000 or better integrated graphics
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c‐compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Other Requirements: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® Vista SP2 / Windows® 7
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD HD5000 series or better (or ATI R9 series for Mantle support), nVidia GT400 series or better, or Intel IvyBridge or better integrated graphics
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c‐compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: DirectX: DirectX version 11, or Mantle (with supported video card)

Macintosh Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 (2.2 ghz)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon 4850 / nVidia 640M /Intel HD 4000
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates or patches. Within this short time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users. NOTICE: The following video chipsets are unsupported for Civilization: Beyond Earth (Mac) • ATI Radeon X1000 series, HD 2400, 2600, 3870, 4670, 6490, 6630 • NVIDIA GeForce 7000 series, 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, 320, 330, GT 120 • Intel GMA series, HD 3000

No maximum Mac system requirements!!

Linux Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04
  • Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD A10
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 260
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Don't meet the above requirements? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Civilization: Beyond Earth. Visit the Beyond Earth 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 Civilization: Beyond Earth Linux and future AAA Linux releases!

No maximum linux requirements!!

Can my PC Run Sid Meier's Civilization? How to check your PC Specifications


Find specs for all Windows versions:


    Windows 10 and Windows 11 specifications:
  • Step 1. Open Windows Explorer, locate "This PC".
  • Step 2. Right-click "This PC" icon and select the "Properties" option.

    • Windows 8 specifications:
  • Processor, memory and operating system: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » PC and Devices » PC Info.

    • Windows 7 specifications:
  • Step 1. Right-click the “Computer” icon to open the menu » Select the "Properties" option.


Troubleshooting: What to do if you run into problems

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