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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Aspyr Media}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}}
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|wikipedia    = Civilization IV
 
|wikipedia    = Civilization IV
 
|winehq      = 2514
 
|winehq      = 2514
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Civilization}}
 
{{Series|Civilization}}
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/downloads.htm Official Downloads page] (patches, SDK, etc.)
 
{{mm}} [http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/downloads.htm Official Downloads page] (patches, SDK, etc.)
{{GOG.com links|sid_meiers_civilization_iv_the_complete_edition|sid_meiers_civilization_series|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|1760534591|sid_meiers_civilization_series|for game series}}
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/3900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=221 Steam Users' Forums for game series]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | The Complete Edition contains no DRM. Individual versions of the game include DRM, but it can be removed through patches. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | The Complete Edition contains no DRM. Individual versions of the game include {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}, but it can be removed through patches. | | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1786-1 | Steam | Published by 2K | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | sid_meiers_civilization_iv_the_complete_edition | DRM-free | Complete Edition. Includes [[Civilization IV: Colonization]]. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1642-1 | Steam | Published by Aspyr  | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | sid_meiers_civilization_iv_the_complete_edition | DRM-free | Civilization IV: The Complete Edition |  | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id435169692 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id435169692 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 3900 | Steam | All versions available, including Complete Edition. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 3900 | Steam | All versions available, including Complete Edition. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Twitch | Sid%20Meier's%20Civilization%20IV | Twitch | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Retail version owners can contact [http://support.2k.com/requests/new 2K Support] for Steam product keys.<ref name="Steamworks"/>
 
{{ii}} Retail version owners can contact [http://support.2k.com/requests/new 2K Support] for Steam product keys.<ref name="Steamworks"/>
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===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
 
====The Complete Edition====
 
====The Complete Edition====
The Complete Edition contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond the Sword, and [[Civilization IV: Colonization|Colonization]] on 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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=====Retail DVD version=====
 +
The Complete Edition contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond the Sword, and [[Civilization IV: Colonization|Colonization]] on a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version.
 +
 
 +
=====Steam version=====
 +
The tutorial for the game is only available through the base game installation, and the Warlords expansion contains exclusive scenarios which are only available through its installation. All other gameplay contents and features are included in Beyond The Sword; if you do not need the base game tutorial and Warlords scenarios, you may uninstall them respectively. Colonization is a standalone game which does not overlap with Beyond The Sword.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
* Base game: [http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/downloads.htm v1.61 Patch]
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* Base game: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/995-civilization-iv-4-official-patch/ v1.61 Patch] [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/996-civilization-iv-4-official-patch v1.74 Patch]  
* Warlords: [https://archive.org/details/Civilization_IV_Patch Version 2.13]
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* Warlords: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/993-civilization-iv-4-warlords-official-patch/ v2.08] [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/994-civilization-iv-4-warlords-official-patch/ V2.13]
 
* Beyond the Sword: [http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?37621-New-Beyond-the-Sword-patch-today! Version 3.19]
 
* Beyond the Sword: [http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?37621-New-Beyond-the-Sword-patch-today! Version 3.19]
  
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Go to the [[#game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
 
# Open {{file|CivilizationIV.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|CivilizationIV.ini}}.
 
# Change 'NoIntroMovie' from 0 to 1.
 
# Change 'NoIntroMovie' from 0 to 1.
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{{Image|Civilization IV General.jpg|In-game general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Civilization IV General.jpg|In-game general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Civilization IV Gameplay.jpg|In-game gameplay settings.}}
 
{{Image|Civilization IV Gameplay.jpg|In-game gameplay settings.}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV }}
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{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4\Saves\|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Beyond the Sword\Saves\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\Saves\single}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\Saves\single}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|gog galaxy            = false
 +
|gog galaxy notes      =
 
|origin                =  
 
|origin                =  
 
|origin notes          =  
 
|origin notes          =  
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|uplay                =  
 
|uplay                =  
 
|uplay notes          =  
 
|uplay notes          =  
 +
|xbox cloud            =
 +
|xbox cloud notes      =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-iv WSGF page] for a fix.
 
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-iv WSGF page] for a fix.
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play          = true
|local play players  = 6
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|local play players  = 18
 
|local play modes    = Hot seat
 
|local play modes    = Hot seat
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
|lan play players    =  
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|lan play players    = 18
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
|online play players  =  
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|online play players  = 18
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play notes    = Non-Steam versions require a GameSpy ID.
 
|online play notes    = Non-Steam versions require a GameSpy ID.
 
|asynchronous        = true
 
|asynchronous        = true
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|asynchronous notes  = Play via email
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===DirectX issues===
 
===DirectX issues===
To ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&44F86079-8679-400C-BFF2-9CA5F2BCBDFC=1 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. This is not a problem with the Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically.
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{{ii}} To ensure the original game and its expansions run properly, install the latest [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. This is not a problem with the Complete Edition, which installs the correct DirectX version automatically.
  
 
===Failed Initializing Python===
 
===Failed Initializing Python===
 
{{ii}} Caused by discontinued support for Python 2.3 in OS X Yosemite 10.10.
 
{{ii}} Caused by discontinued support for Python 2.3 in OS X Yosemite 10.10.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Copy Python 2.3 back into OS X|ref=<ref>http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=530804</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Copy Python 2.3 back into OS X|ref=<ref>http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=530804</ref>}}
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#Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/407-bts-yosemitepython-fix7z/ BTS YosemitePython Fix.7z].
#Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/407-bts-yosemitepython-fix7z/ BTS YosemitePython Fix.7z].
 
 
#Copy the folders '2.3' and '2.5' to <code>/Library/Python/</code>. Enter your administrator password.
 
#Copy the folders '2.3' and '2.5' to <code>/Library/Python/</code>. Enter your administrator password.
#Navigate to <code>/System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/</code> and delete the alises for '2.3' and '2.5' and copy in the '2.3' and '2.5' folders from the BTS Yosemite Python Fix.
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#Go to <code>/System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/</code> and delete the alises for '2.3' and '2.5' and copy in the '2.3' and '2.5' folders from the BTS Yosemite Python Fix.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = Unknown
 +
|opengl notes          = macOS/OS X only.
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 3
 +
|shader model notes    = {{cn|date=December 2016}}
 +
|64-bit executable      = false
 +
|64-bit executable notes=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        = Scaleform
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = GameSpy, Steamworks
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 
|minOS    = 2000
 
|minOS    = 2000
|minCPU  = 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minHD    = 1.7 GB
 
|minHD    = 1.7 GB
|minGPU  = Video Card with Hardware T&L (GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better)
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 2
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 7500
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
  
|recOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 8
+
|recOS    = XP
|recCPU  = 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent/better
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recHD    = 3.8 GB
 
|recHD    = 3.8 GB
|recGPU  = Video Card with DirectX 9 support (pixel and vector shaders)
+
|recGPU  =  
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
|recDX   = 9
+
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = 10.7.5
 +
|minCPU  = Intel 2.0 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|minHD   = 3.5 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce FX 5200
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9600
 +
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 08:03, 16 September 2018

Sid Meier's Civilization IV
Sid Meier's Civilization IV cover
Developers
Firaxis Games
macOS (OS X) Aspyr Media
Publishers
2K Games
OS X Aspyr Media
Engines
Gamebryo
Release dates
Windows October 25, 2005
macOS (OS X) June 30, 2006
Sid Meier's Civilization IV guide on StrategyWiki
Sid Meier's Civilization IV on Wikipedia

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).
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.
If you own retail version, you have to request multiplayer patch.[1]
Steam version online multiplayer has been transitioned to Steamworks.[2]

General information

Official Downloads page (patches, SDK, etc.)
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
The Complete Edition contains no DRM. Individual versions of the game include SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1], but it can be removed through patches.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
Complete Edition. Includes Civilization IV: Colonization.
Windows
Mac App Store
Icon overlay.png
macOS (OS X)
Steam
Icon overlay.png
All versions available, including Complete Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Twitch Twitch Desktop App Complete Edition.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
Retail version owners can contact 2K Support for Steam product keys.[2]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Civilization IV: Warlords
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Version differences

The Complete Edition

Retail DVD version

The Complete Edition contains the base game, Warlords, Beyond the Sword, and Colonization on a single DVD. It contains an updated DirectX installer and contains no DRM. The individual games still require patches to the current version.

Steam version

The tutorial for the game is only available through the base game installation, and the Warlords expansion contains exclusive scenarios which are only available through its installation. All other gameplay contents and features are included in Beyond The Sword; if you do not need the base game tutorial and Warlords scenarios, you may uninstall them respectively. Colonization is a standalone game which does not overlap with Beyond The Sword.

Essential improvements

Patches

Detailed installation steps

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

Skip intro videos

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open CivilizationIV.ini.
  3. Change 'NoIntroMovie' from 0 to 1.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game gameplay settings.
In-game gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4\
macOS (OS X)
Steam %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3900/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4\Saves\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Beyond the Sword\Saves\
macOS (OS X)
Steam %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\Saves\single
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3900/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
18 Hot seat
LAN play
18
Online play
18 Non-Steam versions require a GameSpy ID.
Asynchronous multiplayer
Play via email

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Removed from the Steam version.[2] Install the beta to regain access.[5]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 2033, 2056, 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29001
UDP 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

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.

Failed Initializing Python

Caused by discontinued support for Python 2.3 in OS X Yosemite 10.10.
Copy Python 2.3 back into OS X[6]
  1. Download BTS YosemitePython Fix.7z.
  2. Copy the folders '2.3' and '2.5' to /Library/Python/. Enter your administrator password.
  3. Go to /System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/ and delete the alises for '2.3' and '2.5' and copy in the '2.3' and '2.5' folders from the BTS Yosemite Python Fix.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
OpenGL
macOS/OS X only.
Shader Model support 3 [citation needed]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Interface Scaleform
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy, Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz
AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.7 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 2
ATI Radeon 7500
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.7.5
Processor (CPU) Intel 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce FX 5200
ATI Radeon 9600
128 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/3900/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (3900) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References