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

Firaxis has exciting news for fans of the iconic strategy franchise: they've announced a virtual reality version of the recently released *Civilization 7*. Dubbed *Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR*, this marks the series' first venture into VR and is set to launch in spring 2025, exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S.

The game is being developed by PlaySide Studios, known for their work on VR titles like *The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners* and *Meta Horizon Worlds*. Publisher 2K Games is excited to bring this new immersive experience to fans of the series.

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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 comes to life in an unprecedented way. The game's map unfolds on a Command Table, allowing you to view it from a bird's-eye perspective or zoom in to inspect the intricate details of buildings and units, much like a living tabletop game. Players will guide their civilization's destiny and interact face-to-face with iconic world leaders around the Command Table, witnessing their reactions as you forge alliances or wage war through the Ages.

Civilization 7 - VR offers both immersive virtual reality and mixed reality modes, with seamless switching between the two. In virtual reality, players find themselves in a beautifully crafted museum, overlooking a personalized vista based on their chosen leader. In mixed reality, the Command Table integrates into the player's real-world environment. The Archives, a special room in your museum, showcases your gameplay achievements through detailed dioramas, viewable in both modes. Additionally, Civilization 7 - VR supports online multiplayer, allowing up to four players on Meta Quest 3 and 3S to compete for global dominance.

While *Civilization 7* is currently available on PC and consoles for those who opted for early access, player feedback has been vocal on Steam. Reviews have pointed out issues with the user interface, a lack of map diversity, and a sense that the game launched without several expected features. Firaxis has taken note of this feedback and committed to enhancing the UI, adding team-based multiplayer options, and introducing a broader range of map types, among other improvements.

In a recent interview with IGN before the release of third quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the negative reviews. He expressed confidence that the "legacy Civ audience" would grow to appreciate the game with more playtime and described *Civilization 7*'s initial performance as "very encouraging."

For those eager to master the game, our comprehensive guides are here to help. Learn how to achieve every Civ 7 victory, understand the biggest changes from Civ 6 to Civ 7, and avoid the 14 crucial mistakes in Civ 7. We've also detailed all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to prepare you for your journey to world domination.