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Civilization VI on Windows Pc

Developed By: Aspyr Media, Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 1,9/5 - 20.196 votes

Last Updated: August 05, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 1.2.5
Size 81.8 MB
Release Date June 24, 25
Category Strategy Games

Game Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]

What's New:
Crash Bug Fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
New Players get 60 turns of Civilization VI for FREE. Upgrade to keep playing! All Expansions Now on Android!

Become the Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilizat... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download Civilization VI and play on Windows PC. Civilization VI is free Strategy game, developed by Aspyr Media, Inc.. Latest version of Civilization VI is 1.2.5, was released on 2025-06-24 (updated on 2026-08-05). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Civilization VI is 1,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 20,196 users, 3,563 users had rated it 5*, 14,217 users had rated it 1*.

How to play Civilization VI on Windows?

Instruction on how to play Civilization VI on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Civilization VI on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Play Civilization VI using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Civilization VI" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play Civilization VI on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Civilization VI" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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New Players get 60 turns of Civilization VI for FREE. Upgrade to keep playing! All Expansions Now on Android!

Become the Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, advance your culture, and go head-to-head with history’s greatest leaders as you attempt to build the greatest civilization the world has ever known.

NEW FOR ANDROID USERS…

Additions to the Base Game (2020-2025)
3+ Units
4+ Maps
Tons of Features
Multiplayer Enhancements
Gameplay Balancing & Adjustments
50+ Bugs Patched

Expansion: New Frontier Pass - Now Available! ($29.99)
Maya & Gran Colombia Pack
Ethiopia Pack
Byzantium & Gaul Pack
Babylon Pack
Vietnam & Kublai Khan Pack
Portugal Pack

Expansion: Leader Pass - Now Available! ($19.99)
Great Negotiators Pack
Great Commanders Pack
Rulers of China Pack
Rulers of the Sahara Pack
Great Builders Pack
Ruler of England Pack

*Complete your Civilization VI experience with these expansions plus additional scenario packs, available now as In-App Purchases.

CROSS-PLATFORM CLOUD SAVES
Civilization VI supports cross-platform cloud saves between all your favorite devices. When you own Civilization VI on multiple platforms, you can continue playing on compatible save files between your favorite devices. Link your 2K Account, tick the multi-platform cloud save box in options, and you're good to go!

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Crash Bug Fixes
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read from external storage.