Firaxis Unveils Sid Meier's Civilization 7 in VR

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. Dubbed *Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR*, this marks the franchise's first venture into the immersive world of VR. Scheduled for a spring 2025 release, this groundbreaking title will be available 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 successful VR titles such as *The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners* and *Meta Horizon Worlds*. This collaboration promises to bring a fresh, immersive experience to the beloved series.

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Here's the official description of what to expect:

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.

While *Sid Meier's Civilization 7* is currently available on PC and console for those who opted for advanced access, early feedback has been mixed. Players have expressed concerns on Steam user reviews about the user interface, a lack of map variety, and the absence of expected features. In response, Firaxis has promised enhancements to the UI, the introduction of team-based multiplayer, and a broader range 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 game's mixed reviews but remained optimistic. He stated that the "legacy Civ audience" will likely warm up to the game as they spend more time with it, and described 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. Check out our strategies for achieving every Civ 7 victory, our breakdown of the biggest Civ 7 changes for Civ 6 players, and the 14 crucial Civ 7 mistakes to avoid. We also provide detailed explanations of all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to ensure you're fully prepared for your journey to global domination.