Firaxis Games is bringing the recently released Civilization VII to virtual reality.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII - VR, the franchise's first VR entry, launches Spring 2025 exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets. Developed by PlaySide Studios (known for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds), this immersive experience reimagines the 4X strategy game.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII - VR Screenshots
The official description highlights the game's unique VR features:
Civilization VII - VR brings the world of Civilization to life. The game world unfolds on a Command Table, allowing players to zoom in for detailed views of units and buildings or zoom out for a strategic overview. Players interact directly with world leaders, forging alliances or declaring war across the ages.
Play in immersive VR or mixed reality, seamlessly switching between modes. VR places players in an ornate museum overlooking a personalized vista, while mixed reality adapts the Command Table to the player's physical space. The Archives, a dedicated museum room, showcases gameplay achievements in both VR and mixed reality. Online multiplayer supports up to four players on Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
The PC and console versions of Civilization VII, currently available through early access, have received mixed reviews. Steam user feedback points to UI issues, limited map variety, and missing features. Firaxis has acknowledged this criticism, promising UI improvements, cooperative multiplayer teams, and more diverse map types.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, in an interview with IGN, addressed the negative feedback, expressing confidence that the core Civilization fanbase will appreciate the game with more playtime and deeming its early performance "very encouraging."
Need help conquering the world? Consult our guides covering all victory conditions in Civ VII, significant changes for Civ VI players, crucial mistakes to avoid, map types, and difficulty settings.
