Civilization 7 Multiplayer: Cross-Play and Progression Updates

Sid Meier's Civilization VII ushers in a new era for the iconic turn-based strategy series, available across major gaming platforms. This article clarifies Civilization VII's cross-play and cross-progression capabilities.

Cross-Play:

Civilization VII supports cross-play, but with limitations. Players require an active 2K account linked to their chosen platforms. Cross-play functions seamlessly across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, macOS, and Linux, offering full map and player count options. However, Nintendo Switch players experience restrictions: smaller map sizes and reduced player counts (up to four players in Antiquity and Exploration Ages, six in the Modern Age) due to the Switch's hardware limitations. The Switch version cannot support standard or larger map sizes. Therefore, cross-play involving a Switch console will adhere to these reduced capabilities.

Cross-Progression:

Unlike the complexities of cross-play, Civilization VII's cross-progression is straightforward. With an active 2K account, progress is synchronized across all linked platforms. Players can seamlessly continue their game on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or other supported platforms without restarting. This feature, unlike in Civilization VI where it was a post-launch addition, is available from the game's launch, reflecting modern gaming practices. Whether playing on a Steam Deck, Switch, PC, or console, your progress is consistently tracked.

Civilization VII launches February 11th.