Firaxis has thrilled fans by announcing a groundbreaking virtual reality version of the recently released *Civilization 7*. Named *Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR*, this marks the iconic strategy franchise’s first venture into the immersive world of VR, set to launch in spring 2025 exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
The development of *Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR* is entrusted to PlaySide Studios, the talented team behind VR hits like *The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners* and *Meta Horizon Worlds*. Publisher 2K Games has high hopes for this innovative project.
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Here’s what you can expect from *Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR*, according to the official description:
In Civilization 7 - VR, the world of Civilization comes alive in a way never seen before. The game's map unfolds across a Command Table, allowing players to zoom out for a bird's-eye view or lean in to inspect the intricate details of buildings and units, reminiscent of a dynamic tabletop game. Players will navigate their civilization's journey and interact face-to-face with iconic world leaders at the Command Table, witnessing their reactions as you form alliances or declare war through the Ages.
Civilization 7 - VR offers both immersive virtual reality and mixed reality experiences, with the flexibility to switch between them seamlessly. In virtual reality, players find themselves in a majestic museum, overlooking a vista tailored to their chosen leader. In mixed reality, the Command Table integrates with your real-world environment. Explore detailed dioramas in The Archives, a dedicated museum room showcasing your gameplay achievements in both virtual and mixed realities. Besides the single-player mode, up to four players using Meta Quest 3 and 3S can compete in online multiplayer matches, vying for world domination.
Meanwhile, the traditional *Civilization 7* is currently accessible to players on PC and console who opted for advanced access. These early adopters have been vocal on Steam, pointing out challenges with the user interface, a lack of diverse map options, and the feeling that the game launched without several anticipated features.
Firaxis has taken these concerns seriously, committing to enhancements in the UI, introducing team-based multiplayer for cooperative play, and promising a broader selection of map types, among other planned updates.
In a recent interview with IGN before the release of third-quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the mixed reviews for *Civilization 7*. He expressed optimism, stating that the "legacy Civ audience" would warm to the game as they spend more time with it, and described the game's initial performance as "very encouraging."
For those eager to conquer the world in *Civilization 7*, our comprehensive guides are here to help. Dive into our strategies for achieving every Civ 7 victory, understand the biggest changes from Civ 6 to Civ 7, and avoid the 14 crucial mistakes that can derail your campaign. Additionally, get to grips with all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings to ensure you're fully prepared for your journey to greatness.
