Firaxis Unveils Sid Meier's Civilization 7 in VR: A Surprise Announcement

Firaxis has thrilled fans by announcing a virtual reality version of the newly released *Civilization 7*. Titled *Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR*, this marks the iconic strategy franchise's first venture into VR, 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, known for their work on VR titles such as *The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners* and *Meta Horizon Worlds*. This collaboration promises an immersive VR experience that brings the world of Civilization to life 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 accessible on PC and console for those who opted for advanced access. Early adopters have shared their feedback on Steam, pointing out issues with the user interface, a lack of map variety, and a sentiment that the game feels incomplete without expected features.

In response to this feedback, Firaxis has committed to enhancing the UI, introducing team-based multiplayer modes for cooperative play, and expanding the variety of map types, among other improvements.

In an interview with IGN before the release of third quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the mixed reception of *Civilization 7*. He remains optimistic, however, expressing confidence that the "legacy Civ audience" will warm up to the game with more playtime, and described its early performance as "very encouraging."

For those looking to dominate the world in *Civilization 7*, our comprehensive guides can help. Check out our strategies for every Civ 7 victory, a 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 insights into all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to ensure you're fully prepared for your conquest.