Sid Meier's Civilization VII is officially launching in VR this Spring 2025! Read on to discover the exciting features of Civ VII VR and the latest updates on the game.
Civilization VII Arrives in VR This Spring 2025
Civilization VII VR: A Meta Quest 3 Exclusive
Get ready for an unprecedented virtual reality experience! Sid Meier's Civilization VII (Civ VII) will launch exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S. Announced on February 8, 2025, during the Civ World Summit, this marks the franchise's first foray into virtual and mixed reality gaming.
Dennis Shirk, Executive Franchise Producer for Civ VII, expressed his enthusiasm in a 2K Games blog post: “We're just days away now from the full launch of Civilization VII and look forward to ushering in a new era of strategy excellence for our fans!”
Chris Pruett, Meta's Director of Games, echoed this excitement: "With the recent release of Meta Quest 3S and our strongest games and entertainment portfolio yet, it’s an awesome time for mixed reality. Civilization VII - VR is further evidence of that momentum: it’s a genuine Civ experience made specifically for deep strategy fans."
It's important to note that while Civ VII is releasing on PlayStation consoles, a PSVR2 version is not currently planned.
Immersive Gameplay: A Board Game Brought to Life
Civ VII VR transports players to a detailed Command Table, offering a unique perspective on the game world. Explore the globe from a bird's-eye view or zoom in to admire the intricate details of your cities and units, creating a truly immersive tabletop experience.
Enjoy the game in either immersive virtual reality or mixed reality, seamlessly switching between modes. 2K Games describes the experience: “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.”
Engage in single-player campaigns, team up with friends in co-op mode, or challenge other players in competitive multiplayer matches. Up to four players can join a game using Meta Quest 3 or 3S headsets. Mix and match AI and human opponents to create the perfect challenge. See your friends and rivals represented as their chosen world leaders around the Command Table. Online multiplayer requires a 2K account and a Meta account.
Responding to Player Feedback
Firaxis Games has been actively addressing player feedback gathered during Civ VII's early access period. Their official Twitter (X) account announced ongoing work to resolve reported issues. Advanced Access began February 6, 2025, for Deluxe and Founder's Edition owners. Steam early access reviews have been mixed, with players highlighting UI challenges.
Firaxis has outlined key priorities for future updates, including significant UI improvements to enhance intuitiveness and map readability. They're also working on community-requested features like team-based multiplayer, expanded map types, and more. A quality-of-life update is planned for March, focusing on UI adjustments, AI balancing, diplomacy refinements, and bug fixes.
Civilization VII VR is slated for release this Spring 2025 on Meta Quest 3 and 3S. A specific release date is yet to be announced. The standard version of Civilization VII launches worldwide February 11, 2025, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
For more information, visit our Civilization VII page.
