Firaxis Games has announced a virtual reality version of the recently released Civilization VII. Sid Meier's Civilization VII - VR, the franchise's first foray into VR, launches Spring 2025 exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets. Developed by PlaySide Studios (known for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds), this new experience promises to immerse players like never before.
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Here's the official description:
In Civilization VII - VR, the world of Civilization comes alive. The game map is presented on a Command Table, allowing players to zoom in for intricate details or zoom out for a grand overview, mimicking a tabletop game experience. Engage directly with iconic world leaders, forging alliances or declaring war across the ages.
Play in immersive virtual reality or mixed reality, seamlessly switching between the two. VR transports you to an ornate museum overlooking a leader-specific vista; in mixed reality, the Command Table adapts to your physical space. The Archives, a museum room showcasing gameplay achievements, offers detailed dioramas viewable in both VR and mixed reality. Enjoy single-player or compete online with up to three other players on Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
The PC and console versions of Civilization VII, currently available via early access, have received mixed feedback from players. Steam reviews highlight concerns about the user interface, limited map variety, and missing features.
Firaxis has acknowledged this feedback, promising UI improvements, the addition of team-based multiplayer, a wider range of map types, and other enhancements.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, in an interview with IGN, acknowledged the negative reviews but expressed confidence that the "legacy Civ audience" will appreciate the game more with continued play, calling the early performance "very encouraging."
Need help conquering the world? Check out our guides covering every Civ VII victory type, the biggest changes for Civilization VI players, and 14 crucial mistakes to avoid. We also have detailed explanations of all map types and difficulty settings.
