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

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. Titled *Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR*, this marks the series' first venture into the immersive world of 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 to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved strategy game.

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR Images

3 Images

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 console for those who opted for advanced access. However, early adopters have voiced their concerns on Steam user reviews, pointing out issues with the user interface, a lack of map variety, and a feeling that the game launched without several expected features. Firaxis has taken note of this feedback and committed to enhancing the UI, introducing team-based multiplayer options, and expanding 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 emphasized that the "legacy Civ audience" would appreciate the game more as they continue to play, describing *Civilization 7*'s early performance as "very encouraging."

For those eager to conquer the world in *Civilization 7*, our comprehensive guides are here to help. Dive into our strategies for achieving every Civ 7 victory, understand the biggest Civ 7 changes for Civ 6 players, and avoid the 14 crucial Civ 7 mistakes. Additionally, familiarize yourself with all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to ensure you're fully prepared for your journey to global domination.