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Digital download code card for Civilization V strategy game

Aspyr

Aspyr 28705 Sid Meier's Civilization V downloadable game

SKU CH-YN63-7RAWC MPN 28705

A downloadable turn-based strategy game activated on Steam for macOS 10.6.4 or later

  • NameSid Meier’s Civilization® V
  • PublisherAspyr
  • TypeGame
  • GenreStrategy
  • PackagingDownload
  • DRMSteam

Option Standard Edition

  • Turn-based strategy depth with hexagon-tile gameplay
  • Mac-native engine built for OS X 10.6.4
  • Animated leaders speak native languages in full-screen diplomacy
  • Steam DRM activation for supported regions
  • Requires Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz with 2 GB RAM

Mac Strategy Game

Sid Meier’s Civilization V is a downloadable turn-based strategy title published by Aspyr for macOS. It is aimed at players who want a deep empire-building experience on Mac and are comfortable activating the game through Steam. The product delivers an online game code rather than physical media.

Thermal Noise Power

As a software product, Civilization V generates no heat, produces no fan noise and draws no additional power beyond what the host Mac consumes while running the application. System thermals and acoustics remain entirely dependent on the computer hardware you already own.

Build Fit Requirements

The game requires a Mac running OS X 10.6.4 or later with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor at 2.4 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of free disk space and a Radeon HD2600 or equivalent graphics card. It frees you from needing an optical drive and leaves all storage and expansion decisions to your existing setup. Buyers who want offline play without Steam or who need activation in blocked regions cannot use this code.

Highlights

  • Turn-based strategy depth with hexagon-tile gameplay
  • Mac-native engine built for OS X 10.6.4
  • Animated leaders speak native languages in full-screen diplomacy
  • Steam DRM activation for supported regions
  • Requires Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz with 2 GB RAM

Specifications

NameSid Meier’s Civilization® V
PublisherAspyr
Model28705
TypeGame
GenreStrategy
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
Blocked Region & CountriesAF, BY, CF, CD, CU, IR, IQ, KP, LB, LY, MM, RU, SO, SD, SY, UA, VE, YE, ZW, SS
System RequirementsMinimum System Requirements
Operating System: 10.6.4 (Snow Leopard)
CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 8 GB
Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD2600
Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 8600
Video Memory (VRam): 256 MB
Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
Supported Video Cards:
NVIDIA GeForce® 8600, 8800, 9600M, GT 120, 320M, 330M
ATI Radeon HD 2600, HD 3870, HD 4670, HD 4850, HD 5670, HD 5750, HD 5770, HD 5870, HD 6490, HD 6750
Intel HD 3000
Other Requirements: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam auth
Disclaimer© 1991-2012 Take-Two Interactive Software and its subsidiaries. Sid Meier’s Civilization V, Civ, Civilization, 2K Games, Firaxis Games, Take-Two Interactive Software and their respective logos are all trademarks of Take-Two interactive Software, Inc. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All rights reserved.
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the game using the Steam code, and what step do people often miss?

Redeem the code in the Steam client, then download the 8 GB installation; the step many skip is verifying the download cache before launching.

What ongoing maintenance will this download version require?

Steam will deliver automatic patches and macOS compatibility updates; no physical media upkeep is needed.

Which hardware limit appears first during long play sessions on a Mac meeting the 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo and Radeon HD2600 minimum?

The 2 GB RAM minimum tends to become the bottleneck first as late-game maps grow in size.

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