Firaxis has exciting news for fans of the iconic strategy franchise with the announcement of a virtual reality version of the recently released Civilization 7. Named Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR, this marks the series' first venture into the immersive world of virtual reality. Set to launch in spring 2025, it will be exclusively available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
Developed by PlaySide Studios, known for their work on acclaimed VR titles such as The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds, this new addition is published by 2K Games. The game promises to bring the world of Civilization to life in an unprecedented manner.
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Here's what you can expect from 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.
The base version of Civilization 7 is already available on PC and console for those who opted for advanced access. However, Steam user reviews have been vocal about certain issues, including problems with the user interface, a lack of map variety, and the feeling that the game has launched missing some expected features. Firaxis has taken note of this feedback and committed to enhancing the UI, introducing teams in multiplayer for cooperative play, and expanding the variety of map types, among other improvements.
In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the mixed reception of Civilization 7, suggesting that the game's core audience would grow to appreciate it with more playtime. He described the game's initial performance as "very encouraging."
For those eager to master Civilization 7, our comprehensive guides cover everything from achieving every Civ 7 victory to understanding the biggest changes from Civ 6. We also highlight 14 crucial mistakes to avoid, along with detailed explanations of Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to help you strategize your path to victory.
