The official Linux thread

[Aspyr-Blair]

Alright party penguins. We are proud to announce the launch of Civ VI Linux today (Feb 9th)!

I'll keep this thread updated with the most current info possible, so check in frequently for updates and of course to share your experience.

A huge heartfelt thanks to all the patient Linux gamers that supported our efforts. Especially those that sent cookies to our office with notes of Civ VI encouragement ;)

System requirements below:

Operating System: Ubuntu 16.04 / SteamOS
CPU Processor: Intel Core i3 530 or AMD A8-3870
CPU Speed: 2.93 GHz
Memory: 6 GB
Hard Disk Space: 15 GB
Video Card (NVIDIA): GeForce 650
Video Card (ATI): Not Supported
Video Card (Intel): Not Supported
Video Memory (VRam): 1 GB

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Some Intel i3 Processors may require an additional 2 GB Swap Partition.

If you dont meet the above system requirements, that does NOT mean you wont be able to run Civilization VI. If we know anything about the Linux community, its that you all find a way to make something work on your specific distro and comparable hardware sets. Chime in here with issues, and we will either help you get a ticket into our support system, or if unsupported there are many penguins that can help.


UPDATE 3/14/17 - We are live with Australian Summer! Linux and Mac are still in sync. Full details from the Windows announcement: http://steamcommunity.com/games/289070/announcements/detail/576861888092920827

UPDATE 4/20/17 - We are finally live with the Spring update!

UPDATE 12/10/18 - Cross platform update is finally live! All platforms are now in-sync and can play together.

UPDATE 4/2/19 - The Antarctic Late Summer Update is now live. All platforms in-sync and can continue cross platform play :)

UPDATE 9/10/19 - September 2019 update is now live! All platforms in-sync and can continue cross platform play. Enjoy Red Death!

[SamBC]

I just want to say again how great this news is. I know a lot of fans were worried by the delay on definite news, and it's great that that worry can be over

[Jose[Linux]]

Thank you so much, Aspyr!! I hope you guys enjoyed all the Linux cookies the same we will enjoy Civ VI :D

[Hwkiller]

Thanks for your hard work, Aspyr team.

[DrZann]

Wow! Very good news!

[Teodosio [GNU]]

Cheers for Aspyr! It's a shame the game was initially released for Doze only, I wonder what is going on with the original developers.

Forward for Freedom!

[SamBC]

Originally posted by Teodosio:

Cheers for Aspyr! It's a shame the game was initially released for Doze only, I wonder what is going on with the original developers.

Forward for Freedom!

They're basically a Windows shop. They've done some mobile, and some of the mobile titles they've done in-house Mac versions too, but they just don't do big projects in-house for Mac or Linux. It would be hard to compete with the work of a specialist porting shop.

Maybe if Take-Two bought Aspyr

[DJViking]

Yay, the official Linux discussion

[[fll.fi] lihq]

Oh, This is Good News!

[Rinaldus]

I can't launch Linux version. It says there's no executable file. When will it be avaiable?

[Aspyr-Blair]

Originally posted by Rinaldus:

I can't launch Linux version. It says there's no executable file. When will it be avaiable?

Its going through QA approvals as I type. I should note that QA sweeps on a game this large is no small task...but we are talking a matter of weeks, not months.

[Rinaldus]

Originally posted by Aspyr-Blair:

Originally posted by Rinaldus:

I can't launch Linux version. It says there's no executable file. When will it be avaiable?

Its going through QA approvals as I type. I should note that QA sweeps on a game this large is no small task...but we are talking a matter of weeks, not months.

Thank you very much for your work! All Linux users very much appreciate, that you make Linux versions of your games, especially such masterpieces as Civilization series.

[Kiba]

Are you adding an exclusive civilization called Antarctica with a penguin as a leader? Thx for teh support.

[Rinaldus]

Originally posted by Kiba:

Are you adding an exclusive civilization called Antarctica with a penguin as a leader? Thx for teh support.

And Tux as a leader of penguin civilization! Good idea!

[Keezerdeezer]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, ASPYR!!!!!!

[anarcher]

Originally posted by Rinaldus:

Originally posted by Kiba:

Are you adding an exclusive civilization called Antarctica with a penguin as a leader? Thx for teh support.

And Tux as a leader of penguin civilization! Good idea!

I'm sure someone will make a mod for that sooner or later.