Is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Crossplay? Split Screen and Player Count
No, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is not crossplay, so the whole group needs the same platform. Online it takes 2 to 12 players, and up to 12 can play on one screen.
Each player leads a civilization from ancient times to the space age in turns, founding cities and researching technology. You win through science, culture, religion or conquest, and cities spread across several tiles as districts.
2–12 online · 12 on one screen
- Players
- 2–12 online · 12 on one screen
- Crossplay
- No
- Split screen
- Yes · 12
- Free to play
- No
- One copy for the group
- Yes
- Typical session
- 3h+
- Genre
- Strategy & MOBA
- Platforms
- PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series and Mac
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI crossplay by platform
- PS5 + PC
- No
- Xbox + PC
- No
- PS5 + Xbox
- No
- Switch + PC
- No
- Xbox + Switch
- No
- PS5 + Switch
- No
- PC + PS4
- No
- PS5 + PS4
- No
- PS4 + Xbox
- No
- PS4 + Switch
- No
Frequently asked questions
Is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI crossplay?
No, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI has no crossplay, so everyone in the group needs the same platform.
Does Sid Meier’s Civilization VI have split screen?
Yes, up to 12 players on one screen.
How many players can play Sid Meier’s Civilization VI?
Online, 2 to 12 friends can play together, and up to 12 on one screen.
Is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI free?
No, it's paid, although one copy is enough for the group.
What platforms is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on?
PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series and Mac.
Is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI crossplay between PS5 and PC?
No, players on PS5 and PC can't play Sid Meier’s Civilization VI together.
Is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI crossplay between Xbox and PC?
No, players on Xbox and PC can't play Sid Meier’s Civilization VI together.
Is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI co-op?
No, in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI you play against each other.
What games are like Sid Meier’s Civilization VI?
Sid Meier's Civilization V, Crusader Kings III, Europa Universalis IV, Stellaris and Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition.
Games like Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
Sid Meier's Civilization V
Each player guides a civilization from ancient times to the future in turns, founding cities, researching technology and negotiating or fighting with rivals. The map uses hexes, and only one military unit fits per tile.
2–8 online · 8 on one screen
Crusader Kings III
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2–32 online
Europa Universalis IV
Between 1444 and 1821, each player runs a country, handling diplomacy, trade, colonies and armies to expand across the world. It runs in real time with pause, and any nation of the era is playable.
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Stellaris
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2–32 online
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
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2–8 online
Total War: SHOGUN 2
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