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|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]] | ||
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{{:Civilization (series)}} | {{:Civilization (series)}} | ||
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== Availability and Patches == | == Availability and Patches == | ||
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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.}} |
| − | {{ | + | {{Availability Table/row| {{StoreLink|Steam|3900}}| {{ID|Steam}}| All versions available, including Complete Edition.}} |
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== General Issues == | == General Issues == | ||
=== DirectX Issue === | === DirectX Issue === | ||
| − | To | + | 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. |
=== Compatibility Settings === | === Compatibility Settings === | ||
| − | On Windows Vista | + | On Windows Vista and newer it is recommended to turn on the Windows XP option under compatibility settings. |
| − | == System | + | ==System requirements== |
=== Civilization IV === | === Civilization IV === | ||
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|minOS = Windows 2000 | |minOS = Windows 2000 | ||
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|recmem = 512 MB | |recmem = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.7 GB free | |minHD = 1.7 GB free | ||
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| − | | | + | |recGPU = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 8 support (pixel and vector shaders) |
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=== Warlords Expansion === | === Warlords Expansion === | ||
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|recmem = 512 MB | |recmem = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.7 GB free | |minHD = 1.7 GB free | ||
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| − | | | + | |recGPU = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 8 support (pixel and vector shaders) |
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=== Beyond the Sword Expansion === | === Beyond the Sword Expansion === | ||
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|minOS = Windows 2000 | |minOS = Windows 2000 | ||
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|recmem = 1 GB | |recmem = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 1.8 GB free | |minHD = 1.8 GB free | ||
| − | | | + | |minGPU = 64 MB Video Card with Hardware T&L (GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better) |
| − | | | + | |recGPU = 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 9 support (pixel and vector shaders) |
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=== The Complete Edition === | === The Complete Edition === | ||
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|recmem = 512 MB | |recmem = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 3.8 GB free | |minHD = 3.8 GB free | ||
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|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
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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] | ||
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[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
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Template:Infobox Civilization (series)
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 ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest DirectX End-User Runtimes. This is not a problem with Civilization IV Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically.
Compatibility Settings
On Windows Vista and newer it is recommended to turn on the Windows XP option under compatibility settings.