Here are the PC specs you need to play Civilization VI

By Rich Edmonds
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2K and Firaxis Games announced the minimum PC specifications gamers will be required to meet in order to get the most out of Civilization VI. The next instalment in the super-popular turn-based strategy series is slated for a late-October release, and if you're eagerly awaiting for the download to go live you can now check to see if your PC is up to scratch.

As well as the specifications listed below, you'll need to be rocking the 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8 or 10. 12GB of storage space is also needed to install all the game files.

Minimum

  • Intel Core i3 2.5GHz / AMD Phenom II 2.6GHz
  • 4GB RAM
  • 1GB DirectX 11 GPU
  • NVIDIA 450 / AMD Radeon 5570
  • 4th-gen Intel i5 2.5GHz / AMD FX 8350 4.0GHz
  • 8GB RAM
  • 2GB DirectX 11 GPU
  • NVIDIA 770 / AMD Radeon 7970

As aforementioned, Civilization VI is expected to be released on October 21 for Windows.

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Rich Edmonds
Rich Edmonds
Senior Editor, PC Build

Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.