Meta Quest 3 Exclusive: Civilization 7 VR Announcement Hints at UI Improvements

Sid Meier's Civilization VII: A VR Revolution on Meta Quest 3

Civilization VII (Civ VII) is making waves in the gaming world with its upcoming VR release, exclusively launching on Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets this Spring 2025. This marks the franchise's first foray into virtual and mixed reality.

A Unique VR Experience

2K Games and Firaxis Games unveiled the VR version during the Civ World Summit on February 8th, 2025. Executive Producer Dennis Shirk expressed enthusiasm for bringing a new era of strategic gameplay to fans. Meta's Chris Pruett highlighted the significance of this release within Meta's growing VR/MR gaming portfolio, emphasizing its appeal to dedicated strategy enthusiasts. While Civ VII is launching on various platforms including PlayStation consoles, the VR version will be exclusive to Meta's headsets.

Immersive Gameplay and Multiplayer Options

Civ VII VR immerses players in a command table interface, offering adjustable viewpoints for detailed observation or a broader strategic overview. The game seamlessly transitions between virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) modes, adapting to the player's environment. The VR setting transports players to a museum overlooking a personalized vista, while the MR mode integrates the command table into the player's physical space.

The game supports single-player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer for up to four players using Meta Quest 3/3S headsets. Players can team up against AI opponents or compete directly against each other. Online multiplayer requires both a 2K and a Meta account.

Addressing Player Feedback

Firaxis Games is actively addressing player feedback gathered during Civ VII's early access period (February 6th, 2025, for Deluxe/Founder's Edition owners). The team is prioritizing UI improvements, focusing on intuitiveness, map readability, and overall polish. Future updates will also incorporate community-requested features such as team-based multiplayer, expanded map variety, and more. A quality-of-life update is planned for March, addressing UI, AI balance, diplomacy, crises, and bug fixes.

Availability

Civilization VII VR is slated for release this Spring 2025 on Meta Quest 3 and 3S, with a precise date yet to be announced. The standard version of Civilization VII is currently available in early access and launches worldwide on February 11th, 2025, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. For more details, visit our Civilization VII information page.