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 its cross-play and cross-progression features.
Cross-Play: Civilization VII supports cross-play, but with limitations. Players need an active 2K account linked to their chosen platforms. Cross-play generally functions seamlessly across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, macOS, and Linux, offering standard map sizes and player counts. However, including a Nintendo Switch player restricts map sizes (no standard or larger maps) and player counts (up to four in Antiquity and Exploration Ages, six in the Modern Age). The Switch version's limitations impact cross-play sessions involving that platform.
Cross-Progression: Unlike the complexities of cross-play, cross-progression is straightforward. With an active 2K account, progress is tracked across all linked platforms. This means players can seamlessly continue their game on different systems (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, etc.) without restarting. This feature, unlike in Civilization VI, is available from launch, reflecting modern gaming preferences. Whether playing on a Steam Deck, Switch, PC, or console, your progress is consistently saved.
Civilization VII launches February 11th.
