Civilization runs at 720p by default, but you can change that from the settings menu. On my Galaxy S20, one of the fastest Android phones available right now, I almost never saw the game hit 30FPS. I can't sideload it on my own laptops to test because there's no x86-compatible APK.Įven if you have a supported device, Civ VI doesn't run very well. Not including any Chrome OS devices feels like a missed opportunity to me, especially since there's (presumably) keyboard and mouse support in the code somewhere, but perhaps there aren't enough people using high-end Chromebooks to make it worth the effort. You may also notice there are no Chromebooks on that list. However, you can sideload the game from APKMirror to try your luck with other devices. Aspyr has a full list of compatible devices, and right now, it's entirely composed of flagship phones released over the past two years (plus the Tab S6). First, this may be the most GPU-demanding Android game ever published. While all this is happening, you must research technologies, maintain a sizable military, and possibly create a religion.Īs great as it is to see a real Civilization game on Android, there are some catches.
From there, you settle a city, build buildings and districts in the city, create more units, settle more cities, and so on. You start off in a mostly-unexplored world, with only a settler (to make a city with) and a few other scouting or military units. If you've never played Civilization before, it requires a bit of explanation. After I finally caved in and purchased the various expansions and DLC content, 2K has provided me with yet another way to spend money: Civilization VI for Android. Game after game, I'm still not quite worn out of it - there are half a dozen ways to win, and enough customizable settings to turn Civ into a different experience each time. At least a few times a week for the past two months, I've played Civ with fellow Android Police writer Jules Wang and Zachary Wander of XDA Developers. However, Civilization VI has become my most frequently-played game during COVID season. I was also annoyed I couldn't build up a city quite as quickly as I could in Civ V, nor could I generate in 500+ gold per turn with almost no effort and purchase armies en masse.
Much like its prequel when it was released, Civ VI had issues with game balance and AIs. I wasn't a massive fan of Civilization VI when it was first released in 2016. And it's now one of my favorite smartphone games. Not only is Civ VI for Android fully functional, it's a rare PC to smartphone port that really, really works. While it took over two years longer to arrive than the iOS port, it was definitely worth the wait. Not long ago, 2K Games and Aspyr Media released a full port of Civilization VI for Android.
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