Difference between revisions of "Sid Meier's Civilization IV"
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|developer = [[Wikipedia:Firaxis Games|Firaxis Games]] | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Firaxis Games|Firaxis Games]] | ||
| − | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:2K Games|2K Games]]<br/>[[Wikipedia:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]] | + | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:2K Games|2K Games]]<br />[[Wikipedia:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]] |
|engine = [[Gamebryo]] | |engine = [[Gamebryo]] | ||
| − | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> October 25, 2005<br/><sup>PAL</sup> November 4, 2005 | + | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> October 25, 2005<br /><sup>PAL</sup> November 4, 2005 |
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There is no official support for the game, with some users having issues making the game run properly on Windows 7, especially the 64-bit edition. | There is no official support for the game, with some users having issues making the game run properly on Windows 7, especially the 64-bit edition. | ||
| − | ==Availability and Patches== | + | == Availability and Patches == |
{{DRM Table| | {{DRM Table| | ||
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| − | ===Civilization IV=== | + | === Civilization IV === |
The original release of the game. Current version is 1.74 (patch). | The original release of the game. Current version is 1.74 (patch). | ||
| − | ===Warlords Expansion=== | + | === Warlords Expansion === |
Warlords adds additional civilizations and the Great General to the game. Other changes include a vassal state system. Current version is 2.13 (patch). | Warlords adds additional civilizations and the Great General to the game. Other changes include a vassal state system. Current version is 2.13 (patch). | ||
| − | ===Beyond The Sword Expansion=== | + | === Beyond The Sword Expansion === |
Beyond The Sword adds espionage and corporations to the game. It greatly expands the tech tree, adds many new leaders and civilizations, and adds new buildings and wonders. Random events are added to the game. Beyond The Sword also installs much of the content from Warlords, however does not require Warlords. Current version is 3.19 (patch). | Beyond The Sword adds espionage and corporations to the game. It greatly expands the tech tree, adds many new leaders and civilizations, and adds new buildings and wonders. Random events are added to the game. Beyond The Sword also installs much of the content from Warlords, however does not require Warlords. Current version is 3.19 (patch). | ||
| − | ===Civilization IV: Colonization=== | + | === Civilization IV: Colonization === |
Colonization is a remake of a classic Sid Meier game using the Civilization IV engine. Because it is a separate game, the previous expansions have no effect, and Civilization IV is not required to play. Current version is 1.01f (patch). | Colonization is a remake of a classic Sid Meier game using the Civilization IV engine. Because it is a separate game, the previous expansions have no effect, and Civilization IV is not required to play. Current version is 1.01f (patch). | ||
| − | ===Civilization IV: The Complete Edition=== | + | === Civilization IV: The Complete Edition === |
Civilization IV Complete contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond The Sword, and Colonization in a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version. | Civilization IV Complete contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond The Sword, and Colonization in a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version. | ||
| − | ==General Issues== | + | == General Issues == |
| − | ===DirectX Issue=== | + | === DirectX Issue === |
To get the game to run properly, [[DirectX]] 9 is required, even if you have already installed a newer version (eg. DirectX 10). DirectX 9 can be downloaded [https://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=9155 here]. The original release of Civilization IV partially installs DirectX 9, however later patches and the expansion packs require additional DirectX components that are not installed with the original game, causing the game to crash. Installing a full version of DirectX 9 will fix this (see previous link). This is not a problem with Civilization IV Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically. | To get the game to run properly, [[DirectX]] 9 is required, even if you have already installed a newer version (eg. DirectX 10). DirectX 9 can be downloaded [https://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=9155 here]. The original release of Civilization IV partially installs DirectX 9, however later patches and the expansion packs require additional DirectX components that are not installed with the original game, causing the game to crash. Installing a full version of DirectX 9 will fix this (see previous link). This is not a problem with Civilization IV Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically. | ||
| − | === Compatibility Settings=== | + | === Compatibility Settings === |
On Windows Vista/Windows 7 it is recommended to turn on the Windows XP option under compatibility settings. | On Windows Vista/Windows 7 it is recommended to turn on the Windows XP option under compatibility settings. | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
| − | ===Civilization IV=== | + | === Civilization IV === |
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
|minOS = Windows 2000 | |minOS = Windows 2000 | ||
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|recGPU1 = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 8 support (pixel and vector shaders) | |recGPU1 = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 8 support (pixel and vector shaders) | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Warlords Expansion=== | + | === Warlords Expansion === |
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
|minOS = Windows 2000 | |minOS = Windows 2000 | ||
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|recGPU1 = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 8 support (pixel and vector shaders) | |recGPU1 = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 8 support (pixel and vector shaders) | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Beyond the Sword Expansion=== | + | === Beyond the Sword Expansion === |
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
|minOS = Windows 2000 | |minOS = Windows 2000 | ||
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|recGPU1 = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 9 support (pixel and vector shaders) | |recGPU1 = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 9 support (pixel and vector shaders) | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===The Complete Edition=== | + | === The Complete Edition === |
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
|minOS = Windows 2000 | |minOS = Windows 2000 | ||
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| − | ==Useful Links== | + | == Useful Links == |
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=408537 Detailed Installation Steps] | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=408537 Detailed Installation Steps] | ||
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[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=9155 DirectX Download] | [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=9155 DirectX Download] | ||
| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
| − | *[[Civilization II]] | + | * [[Civilization II]] |
| − | *[[Civilization III]] | + | * [[Civilization III]] |
| − | *[[Civilization V]] | + | * [[Civilization V]] |
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 17:18, 12 September 2012
Released in 2005, Sid Meier's Civilization IV is the fourth game in the Civilization series. Two expansions were released: "Warlords" in 2006 and "Beyond the Sword" in 2007.
There is no official support for the game, with some users having issues making the game run properly on Windows 7, especially the 64-bit edition.
Availability and Patches
Civilization IV
The original release of the game. Current version is 1.74 (patch).
Warlords Expansion
Warlords adds additional civilizations and the Great General to the game. Other changes include a vassal state system. Current version is 2.13 (patch).
Beyond The Sword Expansion
Beyond The Sword adds espionage and corporations to the game. It greatly expands the tech tree, adds many new leaders and civilizations, and adds new buildings and wonders. Random events are added to the game. Beyond The Sword also installs much of the content from Warlords, however does not require Warlords. Current version is 3.19 (patch).
Civilization IV: Colonization
Colonization is a remake of a classic Sid Meier game using the Civilization IV engine. Because it is a separate game, the previous expansions have no effect, and Civilization IV is not required to play. Current version is 1.01f (patch).
Civilization IV: The Complete Edition
Civilization IV Complete contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond The Sword, and Colonization in a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version.
General Issues
DirectX Issue
To get the game to run properly, DirectX 9 is required, even if you have already installed a newer version (eg. DirectX 10). DirectX 9 can be downloaded here. The original release of Civilization IV partially installs DirectX 9, however later patches and the expansion packs require additional DirectX components that are not installed with the original game, causing the game to crash. Installing a full version of DirectX 9 will fix this (see previous link). This is not a problem with Civilization IV Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically.
Compatibility Settings
On Windows Vista/Windows 7 it is recommended to turn on the Windows XP option under compatibility settings.
System Requirements
Civilization IV
Warlords Expansion
Beyond the Sword Expansion
The Complete Edition
Useful Links
Official Downloads (Patch, SDK, etc.)