How to Increase FPS in Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Having your favorite game give you issues FPS (frames per second) issues can be a major annoyance, especially since it will often hinder your gameplay experience. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to boost FPS by performing various tasks, as well as by changing your in-game settings. This article shows some of the best troubleshooting tips on how to increase FPS in Sid Meier's Civilization 6.

Make Sure You Meet the Recommended System Requirements

Head to the official website of Sid Meier's Civilization VI to find the recommended system requirements – this includes a CPU, GPU, RAM, and hard drive (or SSD.) If you do not meet these requirements, then it is very likely that your FPS issues cannot be solved completely with simple fixes – you may need to consider replacing your computer, or upgrading some components. However, if you do not meet the recommended requirements, there are some things to try to boost the overall performance of the game.

Disable Background Software

Disabling software you do not use is mandatory when you want to play CPU, RAM and GPU intensive games like Sid Meier's Civilization 6. You can try temporarily turning off all software you do not need – Web browsers, messaging clients, torrent software, media players, etc.

Reduce In-game Graphics Quality

Reducing the graphics quality of games is one of the quickest ways to boost FPS. Consider setting all details to low or medium, as well as to reduce the resolution slightly. Keep playing with the settings until you achieve a satisfying balance between FPS and graphics quality.

Update Video Drivers

Outdated GPU drivers may often cause performance issues because your video card is not fully optimized. We advise you to regularly check for graphics driver updates and to apply them immediately. If this sounds too tedious, you could take care of the task automatically by using reputable driver maintenance software.