Firaxis has just announced an exciting new venture with the launch of Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR, marking the iconic strategy franchise's first step into the world of virtual reality. Set to release in spring 2025, this groundbreaking title will be exclusively available on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S platforms.
Published by 2K Games, Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR is being developed by PlaySide Studios, the team behind acclaimed VR titles such as The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds. This collaboration promises to bring a fresh and immersive experience to the beloved Civilization series.
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Here's the official description of what players can expect:
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 players to zoom from a bird's-eye view to closely inspect the intricate details of buildings and units, much like a living tabletop game. Engage directly with iconic world leaders around the Command Table, witnessing their reactions as you navigate 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 an ornate 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 virtual museum, showcases detailed dioramas of your gameplay achievements, viewable in both modes. Beyond solo play, Civilization 7 - VR supports online multiplayer, where up to four players on Meta Quest 3 and 3S can compete to rule the world.
While Civilization 7 is already available on PC and consoles for those who opted for advanced access, the community has been vocal on Steam, pointing out issues with the user interface, a lack of map variety, and missing features that fans have come to expect. Firaxis has taken note of this feedback and committed to enhancing the UI, introducing team-based multiplayer options, and expanding the variety of map types, among other improvements.
In an interview with IGN before the release of the third quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the mixed reviews for Civilization 7. He expressed confidence that the "legacy Civ audience" would grow to appreciate the game with continued play and described its early performance as "very encouraging."
For those eager to conquer the world in Civilization 7, our comprehensive guides are here to help. Explore our strategies for every Civ 7 victory, understand the biggest changes from Civ 6 to Civ 7, and learn about the 14 crucial mistakes to avoid. We also provide detailed insights into all Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to ensure you're fully prepared for the challenge ahead.
