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Here are the minimum, recommended, and ultra PC system requirements for Civilization VII (Civ 7). Check out how much memory you'll need to play Civilization VII (Civ 7), its file size, and more about the different specs for the PC version in this guide!
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| Graphics Preset | High |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 60 FPS |
| OS | Windows® 10 (64-BIT Required) |
| Processor |
Intel® i5-10400 AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Graphics Card |
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 AMD Radeon™ RX 6600 Intel® Arc™ A750 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 20GB |
| Graphics Preset | Low |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 FPS |
| OS | Windows® 10 / 11 (64-BIT Required) |
| Processor |
Intel® Core™ i5-4690 Intel® Core™ i3-10100 AMD Ryzen 3™ 1200 |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Graphics Card |
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 AMD Radeon™ RX 460 Intel® Arc™ A380 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 20GB |
| Graphics Preset | High |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K |
| Frame Rate | 60 FPS |
| OS | Windows® 10 / 11 (64-BIT Required) |
| Processor |
Intel® i7-14700F AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X |
| Memory | 32GB |
| Graphics Card |
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 20GB |

| How to Check Specs in Task Manager | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Right-click on the Taskbar |
| 2 | Select Task Manager from the menu that appears. |
| 3 | Select Performance on the tabs. |
| 4 | Click each item on the left side to check the specs. You can then see the specs on the right-hand corner. |
You will need at least 20GB of free space to install Civ 7 on your PC. We recommend installing the game on an SSD to greatly reduce loading times.

Civ 7 Roadmap
Updated 2/27/2025
See what to expect for Civ 7 this 2025.
Civ 7 Upcoming DLCs
Updated 2/20/2025
See what's in store for the upcoming DLCs in Civ 7.
Civ 7 Is Coming to VR
Updated 2/8/2025
See what to expect in the VR adaptation of Civ 7 and where you can play it.
Patch 3 (1.0.1) Updates
Updated 2/12/2025
See the updates for Patch 3 - 1.0.1 here.
Multiplayer Guide
Updated 2/20/2025
Know more about the multiplayer features and if hotseat is still supported!
All Platforms and Consoles
Updated 1/28/2025
Here's a list of all available platforms for Civ 7!
Gameplay Changes and New Features
Updated 1/27/2025
Civ 7 brings major gameplay changes and new features to the series!
| Patch | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Patch 3 (1.0.1) | February 12, 2025 |
| Patch 2 (1.01) | February 10, 2025 |
| Patch 1.0.1 | February 6, 2025 |
| Console Patch and Update | - |
Civ 7 PC System Requirements and File Size



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