Ever because it launched on cell Aspyr Media has been slowly releasing new DLC and updates for Civilization VI (Free) on iOS and Android. The newest content material updates have been for the Chief Move whereas we’ve seen minor bug repair updates just a few months in the past. Ever since iOS 17.4 hit, the sport has not been playable on iOS or iPadOS units operating it or 17.4.1. I hadn’t performed the sport on cell in any respect since updating, so was not conscious of this. Because of a tip from a reader over the weekend, I’ve been trying into this and have tried launching the sport on all units I’ve at dwelling. Throughout 4 totally different iPhones and three iPads, the sport doesn’t allow you to play anymore. It offers you an error on launching, and stays on the splash display proven under. I attempted reinstalling it and had no luck. Aspyr confirmed that it’s conscious of this over a month in the past, however there isn’t any ETA on a repair.
Video games and apps breaking on newer iOS variations isn’t new, however when you might have a recreation like Civilization VI that prices extra to get the DLC and recreation (exterior gross sales) on cell than different platforms, you count on some stage of help. As of this writing, I don’t suggest shopping for the sport on iOS till that is mounted. Who is aware of how lengthy it’s going to take as we nonetheless don’t even have updates to enhance the visuals for iPads from years in the past, not to mention the present ones. Should you’ve not performed it but, learn our preliminary iPad overview right here and my up to date overview with expansions and extra right here based mostly on how the sport was when it nonetheless labored on updated iOS variations then. I additionally reviewed the New Frontier Move content material and the state of the sport in 2021 on iOS right here. You may check out Civilization VI free of charge on the App Retailer for iOS here, and I like to recommend checking it once more when both iOS or the sport get up to date to ensure it really works earlier than shopping for. I’ve reached out to Aspyr to examine in on the standing of the repair, and can replace this information story if we hear again.