Is Sid Meier's Civilization VII cross-platform?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII crossplay
Mostly Sid Meier's Civilization VII supports crossplay between PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Mac and Linux.
PC (Steam and Epic, including Mac and Linux), PlayStation, Xbox and Switch players can all play multiplayer together once each player links a 2K account.
Player counts: up to 5 players in the Antiquity and Exploration Ages and 8 in the Modern Age. The original Switch is limited to Tiny or Small maps and 4 (then 6) players, and any game with an original-Switch player has to use those limits; the Switch 2 Edition supports every map size and up to 8 players.
The Apple Arcade edition (iPhone, iPad and Mac through Apple Arcade) is separate: it only plays with other Apple Arcade players.
On PC, crossplay covers Epic and Steam.
Some platforms are marked as partial support: crossplay works with limits (for example only some modes, or an opt-in setting).
Researched by Mike Johnston · Last checked October 10, 2026
Platforms that play together
How to turn crossplay on or off in Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Crossplay is on by default once you're signed in to your 2K account; you can switch it off in the game's settings.
Crossplay not working even with the setting on? Check these console and PC settings.
Does Sid Meier's Civilization VII have cross-progression?
Cross-progression: Yes
Link your 2K account on each platform and you can pick up progress from another platform when you load in. You still need a copy of the game on each platform; the first account you link becomes your primary one.
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Quick answers
- Can PC and PS5 players play Sid Meier's Civilization VII together?
- Yes. PC and PS5 are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and Epic. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and PS4 players play Sid Meier's Civilization VII together?
- Yes. PC and PS4 are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and Epic. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and Xbox Series players play Sid Meier's Civilization VII together?
- Yes. PC and Xbox Series are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and Epic. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and Xbox One players play Sid Meier's Civilization VII together?
- Yes. PC and Xbox One are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and Epic. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and Switch 2 players play Sid Meier's Civilization VII together?
- Yes. PC and Switch 2 are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and Epic. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and Mac players play Sid Meier's Civilization VII together?
- Yes. PC and Mac are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and Epic. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PC and Linux players play Sid Meier's Civilization VII together?
- Yes. PC and Linux are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam and Epic. Your progress also carries over between them.
- Can PS5 and PS4 players play Sid Meier's Civilization VII together?
- Yes. PS5 and PS4 are in the same crossplay group. Your progress also carries over between them.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII trailer and screenshots
5 screenshots · tap to enlarge
The trailer plays from YouTube when you press play. Screenshots via IGDB.
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Sources
- Civilization VII: Crossplay and Progression (2K Support) (support.civilization.com)
- Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (2K) (civilization.2k.com)
- Civilization VII on Apple Arcade (2K) (civilization.2k.com)
- IGDB entry (release and multiplayer details)
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