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 the game's cross-play and cross-progression features.

Cross-Play in Civilization VII:

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, playing with Nintendo Switch users 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). Therefore, cross-play sessions involving a Switch will adhere to these lower limits. While playable on Switch, these limitations should be considered, especially in online multiplayer.

Cross-Progression in Civilization VII:

Unlike the nuanced cross-play, Civilization VII's cross-progression is straightforward. With an active 2K account, progress is synced across all linked platforms. Players can seamlessly continue their game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, or other platforms without restarting. This feature, a notable improvement over Civilization VI, reflects modern gaming trends and caters to players using multiple devices.

Civilization VII launches February 11th.