Civilization 7 VR Will Be a Meta Quest 3 Exclusive, Hopefully with Better UI Than On Steam

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

Civilization VII (Civ VII) is making waves with its upcoming VR release, exclusively launching on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets this Spring 2025. This marks the franchise's debut in virtual and mixed reality gaming, a significant step for the renowned strategy series.

Meta Quest 3 Exclusivity and Developer Comments:

The February 8th, 2025 Civ World Summit Event brought the exciting news. 2K Games and Firaxis Games confirmed the Meta Quest 3 and 3S exclusivity. Dennis Shirk, Executive Franchise Producer, expressed enthusiasm for this new era of strategic gameplay. Chris Pruett, Meta's Director of Games, highlighted the strong momentum in mixed reality gaming, emphasizing Civ VII VR's appeal to dedicated strategy fans. Note that, despite the game's release on PlayStation consoles, a PSVR2 version is not currently planned.

Immersive Gameplay and Multiplayer Options:

Civ VII VR immerses players in a unique "Command Table" interface. This allows for strategic maneuvering and detailed exploration of the game world, offering a tabletop-like experience. Players can seamlessly switch between immersive VR and mixed reality modes. The VR environment places players in a museum overlooking a personalized vista, while mixed reality adapts the Command Table to the player's physical space.

The game offers single-player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer modes, supporting up to four players with Meta Quest headsets. Players can team up against AI opponents or compete directly against each other. The VR/MR experience allows players to see their fellow participants as their chosen leaders. Online multiplayer requires a 2K and Meta account.

Addressing Player Feedback and Future Updates:

Firaxis Games is actively addressing player feedback gathered during Civ VII's early access period (February 6th, 2025, for Deluxe and Founder's Editions). The team is prioritizing UI improvements to enhance intuitiveness and map readability, along with general polish. Future updates will include community-requested features like multiplayer teams and diverse map types. A quality-of-life update in March is planned, focusing on UI adjustments, AI balancing, diplomacy refinements, and bug fixes.

Release Information:

Civilization VII VR is slated for a Spring 2025 release on Meta Quest 3 and 3S, with a precise date yet to be announced. The standard Civ VII version launched in early access and will have its full release 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.