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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{++}} Mod friendly
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{{++}} Mod friendly.
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{{++}} Active community
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{{++}} Active community.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=221 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=221 Steam Users' Forums for game series]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/3900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/3900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/downloads.htm Official Downloads page (Patch, SDK, etc.)]
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{{mm}} [http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/downloads.htm Official Downloads page (patches, SDK, etc.)]
  
 
== Availability ==
 
== Availability ==
 
[[File:Civilization IV General.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game general settings.]]
 
[[File:Civilization IV General.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game general settings.]]
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability Table/row| Retail|{{ID|DRM-free}}| The Complete Edition contains no DRM.  Individual versions of the game include DRM, but it is removed in patching.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| Retail|{{ID|DRM-free}}| The Complete Edition contains no DRM.  Individual versions of the game include DRM, but it can be removed through patches.}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|3900}}| {{ID|Steam}}| All versions available, including Complete Edition.}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|3900}}| {{ID|Steam}}| All versions available, including Complete Edition.}}
 
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=== Versions ===
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===Versions===
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==== Civilization IV ====
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====Original release====
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The original release of the game.  Current version is 1.74 (patch).
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Current version is 1.74 (patch).
  
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==== Warlords Expansion ====
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====Warlords expansion====
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Warlords adds additional civilizations and the Great General to the game.  Other changes include a vassal state system.  Current version is 2.13 (patch).
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Warlords adds additional civilizations and the Great General to the game.  Other changes include a vassal state system.  Current version is 2.13.
  
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==== Beyond The Sword Expansion ====
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====Beyond the Sword expansion====
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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).   
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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.   
  
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==== Civilization IV:  Colonization ====
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====Colonization====
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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).
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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.
  
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==== Civilization IV:  The Complete Edition ====
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====The Complete Edition====
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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.
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The Complete Edition 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.
  
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== Improvements ==
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==Improvements==
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=== Detailed installation steps ===
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===Detailed installation steps===
 
A very thorough set of instructions on how to install Civilization IV and its' expansions are available [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=408537 here.]
 
A very thorough set of instructions on how to install Civilization IV and its' expansions are available [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=408537 here.]
  
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== Game data ==
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==Game data==
 
[[File:Civilization IV Gameplay.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game gameplay settings.]]
 
[[File:Civilization IV Gameplay.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game gameplay settings.]]
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table|
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== Issues fixed ==
 
== Issues fixed ==
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=== DirectX Issue ===
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===DirectX issues===
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To ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. This is not a problem with Civilization IV Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically.
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To ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. This is not a problem with the Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically.
  
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=== Compatibility Settings ===
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===Compatibility settings===
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On Windows Vista and newer it is recommended to turn on the Windows XP option under compatibility settings.
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On Windows Vista and newer Windows OS', it is recommended to select Windows XP under compatibility settings.
  
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== System requirements ==
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==System requirements==
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = Windows 2000
 
|minOS    = Windows 2000
 
|minproc  = 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
 
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|minHD    = 1.7 GB free
 
|minHD    = 1.7 GB free
 
|minGPU  = 64 MB Video Card with Hardware T&L (GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better)
 
|minGPU  = 64 MB Video Card with Hardware T&L (GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better)
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|recOS    = Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
 
|recOS    = Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
 
|recproc  = 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent/better
 
|recproc  = 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent/better

Revision as of 08:46, 31 August 2013

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV
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Developers
Firaxis Games
Publishers
2K Games
Engines
Gamebryo
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV on Wikipedia
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Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
⤏ Go to series page
Sid Meier's Civilization 1991
Freeciv (unofficial) 1996
Sid Meier's Civilization II 1996
Civilization II: Test of Time 1999
Sid Meier's Civilization III 2001
Sid Meier's Civilization IV 2005
CivCity: Rome 2006
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization 2008
Sid Meier's Civilization V 2010
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth 2014
Sid Meier's Civilization VI 2016

Key points

Mod friendly.
Active community.

General information

Steam Users' Forums for game series
Steam Community Discussions
Official Downloads page (patches, SDK, etc.)

Availability

In-game general settings.

Template:Availability Table

Versions

Original release

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.

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.

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.

The Complete Edition

The Complete Edition 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.

Improvements

Detailed installation steps

A very thorough set of instructions on how to install Civilization IV and its' expansions are available here.

Game data

In-game gameplay settings.

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

File:Civilization IV Video.jpg
In-game graphics settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Audio settings

File:Civilization IV Audio.jpg
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Issues fixed

DirectX issues

To ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest DirectX End-User Runtimes. This is not a problem with the Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically.

Compatibility settings

On Windows Vista and newer Windows OS', it is recommended to select Windows XP under compatibility settings.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Windows 2000 Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.7 GB free 3.8 GB free
Video card (GPU) 64 MB Video Card with Hardware T&L (GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better) 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 9 support (pixel and vector shaders)