Does Civilization 7 Have Cross-Play and Cross-Progression (Civ 7)?

Sid Meier's Civilization VII ushers in a new era for the iconic turn-based strategy series, available across major gaming platforms. This article clarifies its cross-play and cross-progression capabilities.

Civilization VII supports cross-play, but with limitations. Players require an active 2K account linked to their chosen platforms. Cross-play generally functions seamlessly across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, macOS, and Linux, offering standard map sizes and player counts.

However, including a Nintendo Switch player in an online match introduces restrictions. The Switch version has limitations on map size (cannot support standard or larger maps) and player counts (up to four players in Antiquity and Exploration Ages, six in the Modern Age). While playable on Switch, these limitations should be considered, especially in cross-play.

Unlike the complexities of cross-play, Civilization VII's cross-progression is straightforward. With an active 2K account, progress is synchronized across all linked platforms. This eliminates the need to restart on each platform. This feature, unlike in Civilization VI where it was a post-launch addition, is available from launch in Civilization VII. Whether playing on a Steam Deck, Switch, PC, or console, your progress is consistently tracked.

Civilization VII launches February 11.