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 the immersive world of VR, with a launch scheduled for spring 2025. Exclusively available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S, this innovative take on the beloved game promises to redefine the way players experience Civilization.

Developed by PlaySide Studios, known for their work on VR titles such as The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds, Civilization 7 - VR is set to bring a new level of engagement to the franchise. Publisher 2K Games is behind this ambitious project, ensuring that fans can expect the high-quality gameplay the series is known for.

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Here's the official blurb for Civilization 7 - VR:

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 the base game of Civilization 7 is currently available on PC and console for those who opted for advanced access, the community has been vocal about their experiences. Steam user reviews have highlighted several issues, including problems with the user interface, a lack of map variety, and a sense that the game launched missing expected features. Firaxis has taken this feedback to heart, promising to enhance the UI, introduce team-based multiplayer options, and increase the variety of map types, among other improvements.

In an interview with IGN prior to the release of third quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the mixed reviews. He expressed confidence that the "legacy Civ audience" would grow to appreciate the game more over time, describing Civilization 7's initial performance as "very encouraging."

For those eager to dominate the world of Civilization 7, our comprehensive guides are here to help. Learn how to achieve every Civ 7 victory, understand the biggest Civ 7 changes for Civ 6 players, and avoid the 14 crucial Civ 7 mistakes. Additionally, delve into the details of all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to better prepare for your conquest.