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  • 2025-01-27: Quite unexpectedly, it seems that just setting Memory to minimum will work
    (unexpected because the error I get is about threads - CPUs)

Quick Fix

Screenshot 2025-01-27 at 12 22 46 PM

The "Performance Impact" has dozens of options. One or more of them is buggy on macOS and causes Civ VI to crash every few minutes.

I don't know which specific option(s) cause it to crash, but by turning them all off it's possible to play for hours without crashing.

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If you can interpret the error logs, or test and figure out which option(s) cause the crash, please comment and let the rest of us know.

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devidcollan commented Apr 16, 2026

It’s really helpful that you shared this fix. Turning all Performance Impact options off sounds like the best workaround for now until someone finds the exact cause. Also, for anyone interested in entertainment updates during breaks, you can check Dramanagar.

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