Can I Run Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?

Last updated: 22 November 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword? On this page you will find Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword system requirements for PC (Windows and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

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Can I run it: Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

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Can my PC run Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword Mac Requirements

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.6
Processor
Processor
PowerPC G5 or Intel
CPU Speed
CPU Speed
2.0 GHz
Memory
Memory
1 GB
Storage
Storage
2.5 GB free disk space
Graphics
Graphics
(ATI): Radeon 9600 Video Card (NVidia): GeForce FX 6600
Video Memory
Video Memory
(VRam): 128 MB or higher
Media Required
Media Required
DVD-ROM Drive
Peripherals
Peripherals
Macintosh mouse and keyboard
Supported Graphicss
Supported Graphicss
NVIDIA GeForce 6600, 6800, 7300, 7600, 7800, 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, GEFORCE GT 120, GEFORCE QUADRO FX 4500 ATI Radeon 9600, 9650, 9700, 9800, X600, X800, X1600, X1900, HD 2400, 2600, 3870
NOTICE
NOTICE
This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) REQUIRES THE FULL VERSION OF Civilization IV for Mac OS X TO PLAY

As for Mac OS, Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword requirements here start with Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.6 operating system. Processor needs to be at least PowerPC G5 or Intel. 1 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be (ATI): Radeon 9600 Video Card (NVidia): GeForce FX 6600. Finally, the game needs 2.5 GB free disk space of free disk space.

Game Details

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Release date
24 July, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genre
Strategy
Supported languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Firaxis Games
Publisher
2K
Official website
2kgames.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?

You would be able to run Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.6
  • Processor: PowerPC G5 or Intel
  • CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Storage: 2.5 GB free disk space
  • Graphics: (ATI): Radeon 9600 Video Card (NVidia): GeForce FX 6600
  • Video Memory: (VRam): 128 MB or higher
  • Media Required: DVD-ROM Drive
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
  • Supported Graphicss: NVIDIA GeForce 6600, 6800, 7300, 7600, 7800, 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, GEFORCE GT 120, GEFORCE QUADRO FX 4500 ATI Radeon 9600, 9650, 9700, 9800, X600, X800, X1600, X1900, HD 2400, 2600, 3870
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) REQUIRES THE FULL VERSION OF Civilization IV for Mac OS X TO PLAY

Can I run Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on my Mac?

Yes, Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.6
  • Processor: PowerPC G5 or Intel
  • CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Storage: 2.5 GB free disk space
  • Graphics: (ATI): Radeon 9600 Video Card (NVidia): GeForce FX 6600
  • Video Memory: (VRam): 128 MB or higher
  • Media Required: DVD-ROM Drive
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
  • Supported Graphicss: NVIDIA GeForce 6600, 6800, 7300, 7600, 7800, 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, GEFORCE GT 120, GEFORCE QUADRO FX 4500 ATI Radeon 9600, 9650, 9700, 9800, X600, X800, X1600, X1900, HD 2400, 2600, 3870
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) REQUIRES THE FULL VERSION OF Civilization IV for Mac OS X TO PLAY

When is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword release date?

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword release date is 24 July, 2021.

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