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Civilization V Strategy Game Launches Natively On SteamOS Linux

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Another glorious day to be a Linux gamer isn't it folks? Civilization V is now officially on SteamOS Linux and promises to steal plenty of time from you all.

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Here's the announcement:

QuoteAspyr Media is pleased to announce our first Linux and SteamOS title, Sid Meier’s Civilization V. The SteamOS release includes all Civilization V DLC and expansion content, including Gods & Kings and Brave New World.

This release targets SteamOS on current gen hardware. Additionally, we're working towards supporting Ubuntu 14.04 as well as additional video cards in future updates.

Here’s where we need your help! To improve Civ V and future AAA games on SteamOS, we're looking for feedback. Tell us below what's working great or what's not working. If you're having any problems, please contact our support directly at http://support.aspyr.com/tickets/new


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They also stated elsewhere that it's a native port!

QuoteReal way. We don't use wrappers in our work.


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The Flagship Turn-Based Strategy Game Returns

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.

It's probably one of the most popular strategy titles around and now joins the ranks of 500+ Linux games.

The complete pack is also on sale right now with 67% off which is an absolute steal.

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dude Jun 11, 2014
Civilization IV is listed on steamdb with "No Linux Launch Config". Linux release seems to happen soon.
JayBeee Jun 11, 2014
And it runs so smooth. Topped the graphics and it works just as well as it does on Windows.
jeykey Jun 11, 2014
i didnt miss it with %75 sale. it works great with a4-4300m apu except the long loading time (4mins or so)(i have ssd).
barlas 10 years Jun 11, 2014
Got it! Now let's hope it runs fine on my laptop :D
abelthorne Jun 11, 2014
It seems that to get the DLC working, you have to verify the files of the game (through Properties). Maybe you should update the article about this.
Joe Jun 11, 2014
Quoting: abelthorneIt seems that to get the DLC working, you have to verify the files of the game (through Properties). Maybe you should update the article about this.
You only need to verify game files if you installed the game in the initial hours after it was released. Everyone else who installed after they fixed this issue doesn't need to do it.
MayeulC Jun 11, 2014
Civ IV just showed up in my library.
http://steamdb.info/app/34440/ it lists Linux as a valid platform, but not on the store. It doesn't download anything, too.
Miljac Jun 11, 2014
Is civ IV planned to be released to linux? Because it appeared in my library, but it's not working yet.
MayeulC Jun 11, 2014
Yeah maybe just an error on the devs side (I hope not =D)
Miljac Jun 11, 2014
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