Sid Meier's Civilization VII ushers in a new era for the iconic turn-based strategy series, launching across major gaming platforms. This article clarifies the game's cross-play and cross-progression features.
Cross-Play: Civilization VII supports cross-play, but with limitations. Players require an active 2K account linked to their chosen platforms. Cross-play functions seamlessly across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, macOS, and Linux, offering standard map sizes and player counts. However, Nintendo Switch players experience restrictions: smaller map sizes and reduced player limits (four players in Antiquity and Exploration Ages, six in the Modern Age) due to the Switch's hardware limitations. The Switch version cannot support standard or larger map sizes.
Cross-Progression: Unlike the complexities of cross-play, cross-progression in Civilization VII is straightforward. With an active 2K account, progress is synchronized across all linked platforms. This means players can seamlessly transition between PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and other supported platforms without restarting their game. This feature, unlike in Civilization VI where it was a post-launch addition, is available from day one in Civilization VII.
Civilization VII launches February 11th.