Firaxis Unveils Sid Meier's Civilization 7 in VR

Firaxis has announced an exciting new venture into virtual reality with the launch of Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR, marking the franchise's first foray into VR. Set to release in spring 2025, the game will be exclusively available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S. Developed by PlaySide Studios, known for their work on VR titles such as The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds, this version promises an immersive experience like never before.

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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 version of Civilization 7 is currently available on PC and consoles, with early access granted to those who opted for advanced purchase options. However, the community has voiced concerns on Steam about issues with the user interface, a lack of map variety, and missing features that fans have come to expect. In response, Firaxis has promised to enhance the UI, introduce team-based multiplayer for cooperative play, and expand the variety of map types, among other improvements.

In an interview with IGN ahead of the release of third quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the mixed reviews from both press and players but remained optimistic. He believes that the "legacy Civ audience" will grow to appreciate Civilization 7 with more playtime and described the game's early performance as "very encouraging."

For players eager to dominate the world in Civilization 7, our comprehensive guides can help. Check out our strategies for achieving every Civ 7 victory, our breakdown of the biggest changes from Civ 6 to Civ 7, and the 14 crucial mistakes to avoid in Civ 7. We also provide detailed explanations of all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to ensure you're well-prepared for your journey to civilization supremacy.