Sid Meier's Civilization® V

The Flagship Turn-Based Strategy Game Returns.
In Sid Meier's Civilization® V, players strive to become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age: Wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies, go head-to-head with some of history’s greatest leaders and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known.

FEATURES:

INVITING PRESENTATION
Jump right in and play at your own pace with an intuitive interface that eases new players into the game. Civ veterans will appreciate the depth, detail and control that are highlights of the series.

BELIEVABLE WORLD
Ultra realistic graphics showcase lush landscapes for you to explore, battle over and claim as your own. Art deco influences abound in the menus and icons in the most well-designed Civ ever developed.

COMMUNITY & MULTIPLAYER
Compete with Civ players all over the world or locally in LAN matches, mod* the game in unprecedented ways, and install mods directly from an in-game community hub without ever leaving the game. Civilization V brings community to the forefront.

WIDE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
Civilization V operates on many different systems, from high end DX11 desktops to many laptops. Enjoy unlimited installations on multiple PCs with your Steam account and take your Civ V experience with you everywhere you go.

ALL NEW FEATURES
A new hex-based gameplay grid opens up exciting new combat and build strategies. City States become a new resource in your diplomatic battleground. An improved diplomacy system allows you to negotiate with fully interactive leaders. Custom music scores and orchestral recordings give Civ V the level of polish and quality you expect from the series.

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
2K Games is donating a total of $250,000 to four education based charities, and users' choices will determine how the money is dispersed: simply select your choice from the pre-selected charities during the install process. **

*Modding SDK available post launch as a free download.
**Charity selection available until Dec. 31, 2010. Not valid in all territories.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• OS: Windows® XP SP3/ Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
• Memory: 2GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 8 GB Free
• Graphics: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics
• DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c
• Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card

Recommended:

• OS: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
• Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 8 GB Free
• Graphics: 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better
• DirectX®: DirectX® version 11
• Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card

Other Requirements: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2008 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX

NOTICE: Product offered subject to your acceptance of the 2K Games License (see www.take2games.com/eula) and Steam Subscriber Agreement (”SSA”). You must activate this product via the Internet by registering for a Steam account and accepting the SSA. Please see www.steampowered.com/agreement to view the SSA prior to purchase. If you do not agree with the provisions of the 2K Games License or SSA, you should return this game unopened to your retailer in accordance with their return policy. Non-transferable access to special features such as exclusive, unlockable, downloadable or online content, services, or functions may require single-use serial code, additional fee and/or online account registration (13+). Access to special features may require internet connection, may not be available to all users, and may, upon 30 days notice, be terminated, modified or offered under different terms.

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