Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, minimum and recommended PC requirements.

If there’s a strategy game that has fans of 4X and turn-based gameplay on the edge of their seats, it is undoubtedly Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. The seventh installment in the legendary Firaxis saga is still a few months away from its launch, but the developers have made it clear what type of PC specifications you will need to run the game effectively. They’ve shared details about the processors and graphics cards required to enjoy the title across various configurations, resolutions, and frame rate goals.

Minimum and Recommended PC Requirements for Civilization VII

Recently, the official social media account for Sid Meier’s Civilization finally clarified the requirements for the new release of this iconic turn-based 4X strategy series. As expected, the game isn’t overly demanding in terms of technical specifications, but it does become serious if you wish to play it at 4K with 60 FPS.

Minimum Requirements

Graphics Options:

Low

Resolution:

1080p

Frame Rate:

30 FPS

Processor:

Intel i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200

Graphics Card:

NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD RX 460 or Intel Arc A380

RAM:

8 GB

Storage:

20 GB SSD

Recommended Requirements

Graphics Options:

Medium

Resolution:

1080p

Frame Rate:

60 FPS

Processor:

Intel i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Graphics Card:

NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD RX 6600 or Intel Arc A750

RAM:

16 GB

Storage:

20 GB SSD

Ultra Requirements

Graphics Options:

High

Resolution:

4K

Frame Rate:

60 FPS

Processor:

Intel i7-14700F or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Graphics Card:

NVIDIA RTX 4070 or AMD RX 7800 XT

RAM:

32 GB

Storage:

20 GB SSD

It’s worth noting that the developers have not specified whether they used AI upscaling methods such as DLSS, FSR, or XeSS to determine these requirements. However, given the graphical profile of the series, it seems unlikely. Additionally, a version for Mac OSX, Linux, and Steam Deck has been confirmed, but specifications for these alternative platforms have yet to be released.