Guide to Setting Up Cross-Platform Multiplayer and Cross-Saves in Civilization 7

In today’s gaming world, the ability to play with friends regardless of their platform is a game-changer, and it’s a sought-after feature in games like Civilization 7. This feature ensures that you can connect with your friends seamlessly, whether they’re on a PC or console.

For the first time in the franchise’s history, Civilization 7 will hit PC, Mac, and consoles simultaneously on Tuesday, February 11. With this simultaneous release, it’s natural for players to ask, “Does it support cross-platform play?” The answer is yes, but there are a few caveats.

Let’s break down how Civilization 7 handles cross-platform multiplayer.

Civilization 7 offers cross-platform play, but there are some limitations depending on which platform you’re using. These restrictions are important to keep in mind when planning your multiplayer sessions.

To dive into cross-platform multiplayer, you’ll need to link your 2K account to Civilization 7. Once linked, you not only unlock the cross-platform feature but also get a nice bonus—Napoleon becomes a playable character in the game.

Now, let’s talk about cross-saves in Civilization 7.

The game supports cross-progression, allowing you to continue your adventure seamlessly as long as you’re using the same 2K account associated with your original copy of the game.

While Civilization 7 doesn’t support cross-buy, it does offer dual-gen entitlement. So, if you’ve purchased the game on either PlayStation or Xbox, you’re in luck. You can enjoy the game across different console generations. PlayStation players can switch between PlayStation 4 and 5, while Xbox enthusiasts can play on Xbox One and Series X|S, provided you’re using the same PlayStation Network or Xbox Live account.

It’s worth noting, though, that if you’re going the physical route on PS5, you won’t have dual-gen entitlement for the PS4. This version is only available digitally for PS4.