Many gamers all around the world have been playing online games with friends and the Epic Games Store has given a new free option:Civilization 6.The game is free to downloadfrom the Epic Games Store with no prerequisites whatsoever. This title is normally $59.99 USD so now is the perfect time to grab it before it’s too late.
However, some players already haveCivilization 6installed via Steam. As one of the biggest features of theSid Meier’s Civilizationgames is the ability to play with others, some players may be worried if there is crossplay available between the game if players received it from different means.
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Luckily forCivilization 6players, there is crossplay available between copies purchased from Steam and those purchased or gotten forfree from the Epic Games Store. However, players should note that there isn’t crossplay between consoles, PC, and mobile.
In order to quickly join up with friends, players need to useCiv 6’s join code feature. The host player will have to send out the game’s join code to those they want to join. Those who want to join have to input the code on their end so that they may join. This feature allows for players to play together whether they’replaying the Steam versionor the Epic Games Store version.
To input a code when performing crossplay, players should select themultiplayer option on the main menuand then select the “Internet (Unified PC Play)” option that comes up. This will only work with PC versions and is not available for Mac and Linux players. Due to the influx of new players, some players are noting some server crashes or an inability to connect, so players should be prepared for that to occur.
WhileSid Meier’sCivilization 6is currently free, thecurrently available DLC is not, so players should get a feel for the game before making any committal purchases. Players should also note that the Steam version of Civilization 6 isn’t free and the free version canonlybe gotten from the Epic Games Store.
WithCiv 6’s new unified PC play, even more players can enjoyCivilization 6together and compete with each other over global conquest and domination.
Civilization 6is available for iOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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