Firaxis Makes Surprise Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR Announcement

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

Published by 2K Games, Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR is being developed by PlaySide Studios, the team behind VR hits like The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds. This new VR experience promises to immerse players in the world of Civilization like never before.

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Here’s what you can expect from Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR according to 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.

Meanwhile, the base game Civilization 7 is already available on PC and console for those who opted for advanced access. Early players have shared their thoughts via Steam user reviews, pointing out issues such as problems 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, promising improvements to the UI, the addition of teams to multiplayer games for cooperative play, and a wider variety of map types, among other enhancements.

In an interview with IGN ahead of the release of third quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the negative feedback but remained optimistic. He stated that the “legacy Civ audience” will likely come to appreciate the game more as they continue playing, and described Civilization 7’s early performance as “very encouraging.”

For those eager to conquer the world in Civilization 7, be sure to check out our comprehensive guides. These include tips for achieving every Civ 7 victory, a breakdown of the biggest Civ 7 changes for Civ 6 players, and insights on the 14 crucial Civ 7 mistakes to avoid. Additionally, we offer detailed explanations of all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to help you navigate your path to victory.