Firaxis Games is bringing the recently released Civilization VII to virtual reality. Sid Meier's Civilization VII - VR, the franchise's first VR title, will launch 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), Civilization VII - VR offers a unique gameplay experience.

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Official Description:

Civilization VII - VR immerses players in a dynamic, interactive world. The game map unfolds on a Command Table, allowing for detailed views of units and buildings. Players engage with world leaders directly, forging alliances or declaring war.

The game supports both immersive VR and mixed reality modes, seamlessly switching between them. VR places players in a museum overlooking a leader-specific vista, while mixed reality adapts the Command Table to the player's physical space. A dedicated Archives room displays gameplay achievements in both modes. Online multiplayer supports up to four players on Meta Quest 3 and 3S.

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

Firaxis has acknowledged this criticism and promised improvements, including UI enhancements, cooperative multiplayer teams, and additional map types.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, in an interview with IGN, acknowledged the negative reviews but expressed confidence in the game's long-term success, stating that the "legacy Civ audience" would eventually embrace it. He described the game's initial performance as "very encouraging."

Need help conquering the world? Check out our guides on achieving every Civ VII victory type, understanding key changes from Civ VI, avoiding common mistakes, and exploring map types and difficulty settings. Links to these guides are available [here](placeholder for links to guides).