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 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 standard map sizes and player counts. However, Nintendo Switch players experience restrictions: smaller map sizes and reduced player limits (four players in Antiquity and Exploration Ages, six in the Modern Age) due to the Switch's hardware limitations. The Switch version cannot handle standard or larger map sizes. Therefore, while cross-play is possible with Switch players, gameplay options will be constrained.
Cross-Progression: Unlike the complexities of cross-play, cross-progression is straightforward. With an active 2K account, progress is synced across all linked platforms. Players can seamlessly continue their game on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or other platforms without restarting. This feature, absent in Civilization VI at launch, demonstrates 2K and Firaxis's adaptation to modern gaming practices.
Civilization VII launches February 11th.
