Civilization 7: Cross-Platform and Cross-Save Features Revealed

Sid Meier's Civilization VII ushers in a new era for the iconic turn-based strategy series, launching across major gaming platforms. This article clarifies the game'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 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 players in Antiquity and Exploration Ages, six in the Modern Age). The Switch version's limitations affect all players in a cross-play session.

Cross-Progression: Unlike the nuanced cross-play, Civilization VII's cross-progression is straightforward. With an active 2K account, progress is synchronized across all linked platforms. This means players can seamlessly transition between PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and other platforms without restarting their game. This feature, absent in Civilization VI at launch, is a key improvement in Civilization VII, reflecting modern gaming preferences. Whether playing on a Steam Deck, Switch, PC, or console, your progress is consistently tracked.

Civilization VII launches February 11th.