Is Sid Meier's Civilization VI available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Sid Meier's Civilization VI runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
Sid Meier's Civilization VI Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Native |
| Metacritic score | 88 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~23 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Publisher | 2k |
| Last verified | Jul 26, 2026 |
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What does this mean?
Native means there's an official macOS version built to run directly on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will Sid Meier's Civilization VI run on your Mac?
Yes, it runs natively
Built for Apple Silicon, nothing extra to install.
See everything your Mac can run →Minimum Mac requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization VI
| OS | 10.14.6 (Mojave) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2.7Ghz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB GPU Minimum - GeForce 775M | Radeon HD 6970 | Intel Iris Pro |
| Storage | 17 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates or patches. Within this time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Sid Meier's Civilization VI should run.
How to play Sid Meier's Civilization VI on Mac
Good news: Sid Meier's Civilization VI has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
- Get the game. Sid Meier's Civilization VI is sold on Steam. Buy and download it there. Some Apple Silicon ports are also on the Mac App Store.
- Install and launch. It's built for Apple Silicon, so it runs directly on M1/M2/M3/M4 Macs at full native speed, with no translation layer, no Windows, and no workarounds.
- Play. Open it from your Applications folder or Steam library and you're in.
Common questions about Sid Meier's Civilization VI on Mac
Is Sid Meier's Civilization VI available on Mac?
Yes. Sid Meier's Civilization VI runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
How do I play Sid Meier's Civilization VI on Mac?
Good news: Sid Meier's Civilization VI has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
How long does Sid Meier's Civilization VI take to beat?
Sid Meier's Civilization VI takes about 23 hours to beat (main story).
What is Sid Meier's Civilization VI's Metacritic score?
Sid Meier's Civilization VI has a Metacritic score of 88.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization VI?
Sid Meier's Civilization VI lists a minimum of macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave), Intel Core i5 2.7Ghz, 6 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
