You'll also need to be running Windows 7 or higher, as XP and Vista are specifically not supported.īefore getting into any specific issues, be sure to also go through the standard Steam troubleshooting. DirectX 11 is specifically required, so if your card doesn't support DirectX 11, you aren't going to be playing Civ VI without getting stuck at the loading screen. The system requirements have taken a serious upward trajectory with this entry in the series.