BetterCiv | A better way to play Civ VI together

A custom Civilization VI client + server.
Built to fix desyncs and speed up turns.

Free client. Free server. Your choice of hosting.

Captured in BetterCiv

Your evening shouldn’t
end with a desync.

You’ve found your spot, settled your cities, and made a few questionable alliances. Then someone drops out of sync. BetterCiv is being built so your group can spend more of that evening actually playing Civ VI.

Fewer interruptions.

A rebuilt client and server designed to keep everyone in the same game, without another round of reloading saves.

A little less waiting.

Faster turn processing, especially later in the game, when the map is crowded and everyone has an empire to run.

The Civ VI
you know.

Keep playing with your favorite leaders and the strategies you’ve spent years figuring out.

BetterCiv is being built to preserve Civilization VI’s rules and gameplay, with all civilizations and expansions.

A coastal city surrounded by farms, mountains, and fishing boats in BetterCiv — A view from the coast, in BetterCiv.From the game in development

Bring your friends.

The client and server will be free to download.
Host a game yourself, or let us take care of it.

Game client

Free

Install BetterCiv on the computer you’ll play on. Choose the download for your system.

Server only

Free

Run a game for your group on your own machine. This download contains only the server; players use the client separately.

We’re still building BetterCiv. Windows, macOS, and Linux downloads for the client and server will appear here as they become available.

A few things to know.

What exactly is BetterCiv?

BetterCiv is a custom Civilization VI client and server. It is being built to fix multiplayer desyncs and improve turn processing, while preserving Civ VI’s gameplay.

Does it change the gameplay?

No. The goal is a functionally identical Civ VI experience, with all civilizations and expansions. The changes are to the client and server that run the game.

Do I have to pay to play?

The BetterCiv client and server will be free to download, and you can self-host. Paid managed hosting is optional, with a planned price of $4.99 per month.

Can I host a server myself?

Yes. The free server download will let you host BetterCiv on your own hardware. Managed hosting is an alternative for groups who would prefer not to run a server themselves.

When can I download it?

BetterCiv is still in development, and a release date hasn’t been announced. Client and server downloads will appear on this page when they’re ready.