Surprise: Sid Meier's Civilization 7's VR Unveiled

Firaxis Games has unveiled a virtual reality adaptation of the recently released Civilization VII.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII - VR marks the franchise's first venture into VR, launching exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets in Spring 2025.

Developed by PlaySide Studios (known for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds), this VR title offers a unique gameplay experience.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII - VR Screenshots

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Here's an official description:

Civilization VII - VR brings the world of Civilization to life as never before. The game unfolds on a Command Table, allowing players to zoom in for intricate details or survey the entire map from a commanding height. Engage directly with iconic world leaders, witnessing their reactions to your alliances and declarations of war.

Play in immersive VR or mixed reality, seamlessly switching between modes. VR places you in an elegant museum overlooking a personalized leader vista; mixed reality adapts the Command Table to your physical space. Detailed dioramas showcasing gameplay achievements are viewable in The Archives, accessible in both VR and mixed reality. Engage in online multiplayer matches with up to three other players on Meta Quest 3 and 3S.

The PC and console versions of Civilization VII, currently available through early access, have received mixed player feedback on Steam, citing UI issues, limited map variety, and missing features.

Firaxis has addressed this feedback, promising UI improvements, the addition of cooperative teams to multiplayer, expanded map types, and more.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, in an interview with IGN, acknowledged the negative reviews but expressed confidence that the core Civilization fanbase will embrace the game with continued play, describing its early performance as "very encouraging."

Need help conquering the world? Consult our guides covering all Civ VII victory conditions, key changes for Civ VI players, and 14 crucial mistakes to avoid. We also offer explanations of all Civ VII map types and difficulty settings.