Build your empire from scratch in Sid Meier’s Civilization V

Sid Meier’s Civilization V gives players the opportunity to create their own empire from the ground up. Choose out of a wide variety of available civilizations, each one with its own unique abilities, bonuses, and unique buildings and units. Follow your civilization through the ages, discovering new technologies, conducting diplomacy, waging war, and developing your nation’s culture.

Progress through ages

One of the best known turn-based strategy games returns with another title. Like in previous Civilization games, in Sid Meier’s Civilization V players can jump right into the game and play however they want, fine-tuning their playthrough with a range of settings. You’ll start with just a single settler in a prehistoric world, founding your civilization and growing it as you progress.

As you discover new technologies, you’ll advance to new Eras, starting with the Ancient Era, and progressing all the way to the Future Era. From sticks and stones to nuclear missiles, watch your power grow as your units become more powerful and your cities develop into sprawling metropolises.

Sid Meier’s Civilization V: key features

• The ultimate turn-based strategy returns
• Start your civilization in ancient times and develop it all the way to modernity and beyond
• Wide range of civilizations to choose from, each with its own unique traits
• Dynamic technology tree that gives players freedom in how they want to develop their nation
• Extensive map editor for creating and sharing your own custom maps
• Multiple ways to win each scenario

Choose your own playstyle

In Sid Meier’s Civilization V, players can follow one of four main victory conditions: Domination, Science, Culture, and Diplomacy. Be the first civilization to explore space, have the most influential culture in the world, become a world leader through diplomacy, or simply dominate your enemies with sheer force - the choice is yours in Civilization V.