No unified PC play option

[ifield33]

No "Unified PC Play" Option

My friend downloaded Civ 6 on Epic. I run Civ 6 on Steam. My Civ 6 updated (May 22 2020)

When I click Multiplayer, the only options I have are:

* Play By Cloud
* Internet
* Local Internet
* Hot Seat

There simply is no Unified PC Play option at all

Without the Unified PC Play option, nowhere does it allow me to enter a Join Code that my friend creates, so I cannot join his games.

When I create a game using the regular Internet option, no Join Code is created for my game, so my friend cannot join my games.

Any Help would be appreciated thanks!

[BlackSmokeDMax]

Just checked mine, and it seems to be working OK. See lots of games in both the regular "internet" and the Unified PC Play option as well.

Perhaps your install is messed up.

Are you logged into My2k?

[ifield33]

yes i am logged into My2k. I have also tried uninstalling and installing the game to see if that would work but it didn't seem to do anything. I also disabled any mods that i was using before the update.

[BlackSmokeDMax]

Are you running mods? If so, try disabling all of them and then trying.

Did you try deleting the mods.sqlite file?

This is the file that keeps track of the DLC, and deleting forces Steam to check it again, this may fix it up for you.

It can be found here:
C:\Users\USERNAMEHERE\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization VI

One other thing to try is during the uninstall/reinstall process is making sure to delete the games install folder between the uninstall and reinstall. Steam doesn't actually empty that folder during the uninstall process, so it is possible for things that shouldn't be there to stay there making the uninstall/reinstall pointless.

[ifield33]

I tried deleting all of the mods and disabling them but it doesn't seem to be working still. How and where do you delete the install folder? i will try that before i install it again.

[Martakus]

I saw this on another forum post here if it helps you out.

Reason why cloud games no longer work..
the reason Play-by-Cloud isn’t working is that it was purposely disabled. A statement from a Civilization spokesman provided to Bleeding Cool tells us, “Due to a huge spike in users over the last couple of days, we temporarily disabled Play-by-Cloud services to improve online stability. We’re in the process of determining the best solution to bring functionality back for all players and will share an update once complete.”

So Civilization VI devs are aware of the issue and are working on restoring Play-by-Cloud, which is not broken, but purposely disabled in order to stabilize the servers following the demand caused by the release of the new content pack and the free offering of Vanilla Civ on the Epic Games Store. Hopefully, they’re able to get the service back up and running soon, lest we all become far too productive without those turns to take.

[ifield33]

I am good with play-by-cloud its just that the option on my game for unified pc play isn't available as an option to click on for some reason. I did try to delete all of the install game files and reinstall the game but even that didn't seem to fix the issue. But maybe it will solve itself once they come out with another update. Thanks for the help though everyone!

[Taurien]

Hi.
Just enter to Multiplayer in lobby room to any player and then the left room. After then enter to Multiplayer (Unified Pc Play) and host the game or join to created game.