About Sid Meier's Civilization® V

Sid Meier's Civilization V marks the return of the flagship turn-based strategy series, challenging you to become ruler of the world. You establish and lead a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age, waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering new technologies, and going head-to-head with some of history's greatest leaders as you build the most powerful empire the world has ever known.

The presentation is designed to be inviting, with an intuitive interface that lets newcomers jump right in and play at their own pace, while veterans will find the depth, detail, and control the series is known for. A believable world is rendered in ultra-realistic graphics, showcasing lush landscapes to explore, fight over, and claim. Multiplayer and community features run deep as well: you can compete against players worldwide or locally in LAN matches, mod the game in unprecedented ways, and install those mods directly from an in-game community hub without ever leaving play.

Among its headline additions is a hex-based gameplay grid that opens exciting new combat and build strategies, along with City States that become a fresh resource on the diplomatic battleground. An improved diplomacy system lets you negotiate with fully interactive leaders. Broadly compatible across PC systems from high-end desktops to many laptops, Civilization V balances accessibility with strategic depth.