Firaxis Unveils Sid Meier's Civilization 7 in VR

Firaxis has exciting news for fans of the iconic strategy franchise: they've announced a virtual reality version of the recently released Civilization 7. Named Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR, this marks the series' first dive into VR and is set to launch in spring 2025, exclusively for Meta Quest 3 and 3S.

Published by 2K Games, Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR is being developed by PlaySide Studios, known for their work on VR titles such as The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds.

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Here’s the official description:

In Civilization 7 - VR, the world of Civilization is brought to life like never before. The map takes shape atop a Command Table that lets you peer down from high above or lean all the way in to appreciate the finer details of buildings and units, like a tabletop game come to life. Players will chart a course for their people and engage face-to-face with iconic world leaders around the Command Table, each reacting as you forge alliances or declare war through the Ages.

Civilization 7 - VR is available to play in either immersive virtual reality or mixed reality, and you'll be able to freely switch between the two at any time. In virtual reality, players are transported to an ornate museum as they look out onto a vista personalized to their leader; in mixed reality, the Command Table adapts to its placement in a player's physical space. Detailed dioramas can be viewed in The Archives, a room in your museum dedicated to your gameplay achievements displayed in both virtual and mixed reality. In addition to single-player, Civilization 7 - VR can compete to rule the world in online multiplayer matches with up to three other Meta Quest 3 and 3S players.

The base Civilization 7 is currently available on PC and console for those who opted for advanced access. However, early players have voiced their concerns in Steam user reviews, citing issues with the user interface, a lack of map variety, and a sense that the game launched without several expected features.

Firaxis has responded to this feedback, committing to improvements in the UI, the introduction of teams in multiplayer to allow for cooperative play, and a broader selection of map types, among other enhancements.

In a recent interview with IGN before the release of third quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the negative reviews surrounding Civilization 7. He expressed confidence that the "legacy Civ audience" would warm up to the game with more playtime and described the game's initial performance as "very encouraging."

For those looking to conquer the world in Civilization 7, our comprehensive guides are here to help. Dive into our guide on completing every Civ 7 victory, our detailed breakdown of the biggest Civ 7 changes for Civ 6 players, and learn about the 14 crucial Civ 7 mistakes to avoid. Additionally, we provide explanations on all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to ensure you're fully prepared for your journey to global domination.