The damaged error is a known problem which often comes up in the Civ VI Mac thread. Basically Aspyr's Gatekeeper status is broken somehow.

After trying to launch Civ 6 and getting the error, go to System Settings, Security section, and there should be an Open Anyway button you can click.

I don't know about the unknown date thing, though. Might be the same problem, I haven't seen it myself.

There's instructions in this thread on how to make the problem go away: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/app/289070/discussions/0/3589961352685586630/?ctp=34#c6699729218445755807

Originally posted by MeniliteZ:

The damaged error is a known problem which often comes up in the Civ VI Mac thread. Basically Aspyr's Gatekeeper status is broken somehow.

Aspyr botched the code signature that Gatekeeper checks for validity. It's only valid if you install all the DLC. I checked this myself by using Apple's codesign tool (and buying all the DLC, before refunding it!).

When the DLC isn't installed, codesign spews output like this:


When the DLC is installed:


I put in a ticket to Aspyr support a month ago with my findings. No response so far.

>aiusepsi>
I suspect they did that ♥♥♥♥ on purpose but then again, why would a big corporation use such unethical tactics for sales? surely no one would think of that...

Originally posted by peat:

>aiusepsi>
I suspect they did that ♥♥♥♥ on purpose but then again, why would a big corporation use such unethical tactics for sales? surely no one would think of that...

It's just incompetence rather than malice. There's no way for the average user to know that the problem can be solved by getting all the DLC, so it can't be a driver of sales.

Incidentally, I checked up on my ticket with Aspyr support: they'd marked it as "solved". It's not solved. I've resubmitted the ticket, which is probably futile.

How do I install all the DLC?

Originally posted by benjamin.neeser:

How do I install all the DLC?

You shouldn't have to to get rid of this error. Just do this:

After receiving the "damaged" error message,
- Open the Mac System Settings.
- Select "Privacy and Security".
- Select "Security Settings"
- In the Security Settings, you should see a prompt saying "Civilization VI was blocked..." Click the "Open Anyway" button under this text.
- Enter your system password if prompted.

If you actually want all the DLC for other reasons, buy the Civ 6 Anthology here on Steam.

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Originally posted by aiusepsi:

There's instructions in this thread on how to make the problem go away: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/app/289070/discussions/0/3589961352685586630/?ctp=34#c6699729218445755807

Originally posted by MeniliteZ:

The damaged error is a known problem which often comes up in the Civ VI Mac thread. Basically Aspyr's Gatekeeper status is broken somehow.

Aspyr botched the code signature that Gatekeeper checks for validity. It's only valid if you install all the DLC. I checked this myself by using Apple's codesign tool (and buying all the DLC, before refunding it!).

When the DLC isn't installed, codesign spews output like this:

/Users/user/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Civ6.app: a sealed resource is missing or invalid file missing: /Users/user/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Civ6.app/Contents/Assets/DLC/Expansion2/UI/Additions/DiplomacyActionView_EmergencyRow.xml file missing: /Users/user/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Civ6.app/Contents/Assets/DLC/Expansion2/Platforms/Windows/audio/German/1028630754.wem file missing: /Users/user/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Civ6.app/Contents/Assets/DLC/Expansion1/platforms/windows/audio/XP_Common_Notifications.xml

When the DLC is installed:

/Users/user/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Civ6.app: valid on disk /Users/user/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Civ6.app: satisfies its Designated Requirement

I put in a ticket to Aspyr support a month ago with my findings. No response so far.

bless you sir