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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| | + | {{GOG.com links|1760534591|sid_meiers_civilization_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | The Complete Edition contains no DRM. Individual versions of the game include DRM, but it can be removed through patches. | + | {{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 }} |
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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| GOG.com | sid_meiers_civilization_iv_the_complete_edition | DRM-free | Complete Edition. Includes [[Civilization IV: Colonization]]. | | 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 }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Twitch | Sid%20Meier's%20Civilization%20IV | Twitch | Complete Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
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{{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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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. | 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===== | |
− | =====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. | 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. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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# Open {{file|CivilizationIV.ini}}. | # Open {{file|CivilizationIV.ini}}. | ||
# Change 'NoIntroMovie' from 0 to 1. | # Change 'NoIntroMovie' from 0 to 1. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
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− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization IV\}} |
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|minOS = 2000 | |minOS = 2000 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz |
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz | ||
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Revision as of 08:03, 16 September 2018
Developers | |
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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 |
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.
⤏ 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.
- 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 |
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Retail | The Complete Edition contains no DRM. Individual versions of the game include SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1], but it can be removed through patches. | |||
GOG.com | Complete Edition. Includes Civilization IV: Colonization. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | All versions available, including Complete Edition. | |||
Twitch | Complete Edition. |
- 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 | |
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Civilization IV: Warlords | ||
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword |
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
- Base game: v1.61 Patch v1.74 Patch
- Warlords: v2.08 V2.13
- Beyond the Sword: Version 3.19
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] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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 |
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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 |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 18 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | 18 | |||
Online play | 18 | Non-Steam versions require a GameSpy ID. | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer | Play via email |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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) |
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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] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | macOS/OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 3 | [citation needed] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.7 GB | 3.8 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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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
- ↑ 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]
- ↑ 2.0 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
- ↑ multiplayer patch request
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Direct IP and Installing Pre-Steamworks Civilization IV (Unsupported) on Steam – 2K Support
- ↑ http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=530804
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