Firaxis has exciting news for fans of the iconic strategy franchise with the announcement of 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, set to launch in spring 2025. Exclusively available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S, this new iteration promises to redefine the way players experience the storied world of 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 poised to offer an unparalleled gameplay experience. Publisher 2K Games shared their enthusiasm for this groundbreaking addition to the franchise.

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The official description for Civilization 7 - VR paints a vivid picture of what players can expect:

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.

The base version of Civilization 7, currently accessible on PC and console for those who opted for advanced access, has sparked a range of opinions among players. Steam user reviews have highlighted concerns about the user interface, a lack of map variety, and the feeling that the game launched missing some expected features. In response, Firaxis has committed to addressing these concerns, promising enhancements to the UI, the introduction of team-based multiplayer for cooperative play, and a broader selection of map types.

In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the mixed reception but remained optimistic. He believes that the "legacy Civ audience" will grow to appreciate Civilization 7 with more playtime, describing its initial performance as "very encouraging."

For those eager to conquer the world in Civilization 7, our comprehensive guides can help. Dive into our strategies for completing every Civ 7 victory, explore the biggest changes from Civ 6 to Civ 7, and avoid the 14 crucial mistakes that can hinder your progress. Additionally, familiarize yourself with all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to ensure you're fully prepared for your journey to greatness.