How to Increase FPS in Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Sid Meier's Civilization VI is the latest instalment in the long-running game series. Throughout the years, each new game has shaken up the familiar 4x formula (Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate) by introducing new features and available choices. One downside, however, has been the increase in hardware resources required for a smooth gaming experience. Indeed, many users have encountered severe FPS (Frames per second) drops and issues while playing Sid Meier's Civilization VI. To alleviate the situation and achieve improved performance, try implementing the methods described below.

First, make sure that your computer system meets the minimum requirements of the game. The most important characteristics are the CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and RAM. Also, remember to regularly check if new drivers have been released for your GPU model. Usually, the newer drivers include performance optimizations and bug fixes for popular games such as Sid Meier's Civilization VI.

On low-spec computer systems, consider tweaking the in-game settings to achieve an acceptable compromise between performance and graphical fidelity. Start by lowering the game resolution as that is one of the more resource-intensive options. To increase the speed at which the game runs, set both the 'performance impact' and 'memory impact' options to minimum. Finally, go to the Advanced options and adjust the more resource-dependent features such as texture/model quality, shadows, particle effects, etc.

If you wish to have a smooth gaming experience in Civilization VI while simultaneously having multiple active processes in the background, you can try changing the priority of Civilization VI to 'HIGH' in Windows Task Manager. To open Task Manager, press CTRL+SHIFT+ESCAPE on your keyboard. Click on the 'Processes' tab and filter the list by clicking on 'CPU.' Locate 'CivilizationVI.exe,' right-click it, and set its runtime priority to either 'High' or 'Very High.' Keep in mind that this method will produce results only if your CPU is operating below its maximum capacity.