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 features.

Cross-Play: 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, Nintendo Switch players face restrictions: smaller map sizes and reduced player limits (four players in Antiquity and Exploration Ages, six in the Modern Age) due to the Switch's hardware limitations. The Switch version cannot support standard or larger map sizes.

In short, cross-play is smooth across most platforms, but involving a Switch console necessitates adhering to the aforementioned limitations.

Cross-Progression: Unlike the complexities of cross-play, cross-progression is straightforward. With an active 2K account, progress is synchronized across all linked platforms. This means players can seamlessly continue their game on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or any other linked platform without restarting.

This feature, absent in Civilization VI at launch (added later via update), reflects modern gaming practices. Whether playing on a Steam Deck, Switch, PC, or console, Civilization VII tracks progress across all linked platforms.

Civilization VII launches February 11th.