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 exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets in Spring 2025. Developed by PlaySide Studios (known for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Meta Horizon Worlds), this immersive experience promises a unique way to conquer the world.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII - VR Screenshots

Official Description:

Civilization VII - VR reimagines the classic 4X strategy game. The game world unfolds on a Command Table, allowing players to zoom in for intricate details or zoom out for a grand overview. Interact directly with world leaders, forging alliances or declaring war across the ages.

The game supports both immersive VR and mixed reality modes, seamlessly switching between them. VR players inhabit a museum setting, while mixed reality adapts the Command Table to your physical space. A dedicated Archives room displays gameplay achievements in both modes. Online multiplayer supports up to four players.

The PC and console versions of Civilization VII, currently available via early access, have received mixed reviews. Steam user feedback points to UI issues, limited map variety, and missing features.

Firaxis has acknowledged this feedback, promising improvements including UI enhancements, cooperative multiplayer teams, and expanded map options.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, in an interview with IGN, acknowledged the negative press and player feedback but expressed confidence that the core Civilization fanbase will appreciate the game with further play, describing its initial performance as "very encouraging."

Need help dominating the world? Consult our guides on achieving every victory type in Civ VII, understanding key changes from Civ VI, avoiding crucial mistakes, and exploring map types and difficulty settings.