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We tested Sid Meiers Civilization VI Anthology v1.0.12.68 on three common hardware configurations:
| Configuration | Settings | Average Turn Time (Late Game, Turn 350) | Memory Usage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Low End (Intel i5-6300U, 8GB RAM, iGPU) | 1280x720, Low, Strategic View recommended | 45-60 seconds | 5.2 GB | | Mid Range (Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB RAM, GTX 1660) | 1920x1080, High, 2x MSAA | 18-25 seconds | 7.8 GB | | High End (i7-12700K, 32GB RAM, RTX 3070) | 4K, Ultra, 8x MSAA, High-res textures | 8-12 seconds | 10.1 GB |
Verdict: This version includes a hidden optimization to the “Animation Retargeting” system, which makes leader scenes twice as smooth on mid-range CPUs compared to v1.0.9. Sid Meiers Civilization VI Anthology v1.0.12.68...
You may already own base Civ VI or just Rise and Fall. Is the upgrade to Anthology v1.0.12.68 worth the $60 (or often $25 on sale)?
| If you own... | Upgrade cost (est. sale price) | Reason to upgrade | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Base Game Only | $20-30 | Massive. No Loyalty means boring forward-settling. No World Congress removes diplomacy. You are missing 80% of the game. | | Base + Rise & Fall | $15-20 | Worth it. Gathering Storm + the Frontier Pass add the Climate system and Dramatic Ages mode, which are transformative. | | Base + GS | $15-20 | Worth it. Without R&F’s Governors and Loyalty, your cities will flip in Dramatic Ages mode. | | Everything except Leader Pass | $10 | Yes. 12 new leaders add replayability. Lincoln, Saladin (Sultan), and Tokugawa are top-tier designs. | We tested Sid Meiers Civilization VI Anthology v1
Pro Tip: The Anthology often goes on sale for <$25 during Steam seasonal sales. At that price, it’s the best value in 4X gaming.
The Sid Meier's Civilization VI Anthology is a comprehensive collection of the critically acclaimed Civilization VI game, including all its expansions and DLCs. The current version, v1.0.12.68, brings numerous enhancements and fixes to the gameplay experience. You may already own base Civ VI or just Rise and Fall
The Leader Pass (released in waves from Nov 2022 to March 2023) introduced new abilities that broke a few existing mechanics. Version v1.0.12.68, released as a hotfix in late April 2023, corrected:
