Meta Quest 3 Lands Exclusive: Civilization 7 VR

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 first foray into virtual and mixed reality gaming, a significant step announced at the Civ World Summit on February 8, 2025.

Dennis Shirk, Executive Franchise Producer, expressed his enthusiasm for the launch, stating, "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!" This sentiment was echoed by Meta's Chris Pruett, Director of Games, who highlighted the momentum in mixed reality gaming and positioned Civ VII VR as a key title for dedicated strategy players.

While Civ VII will be available on various platforms including PlayStation consoles, the VR version will be exclusive to Meta's headsets, at least for now.

Immersive Gameplay and Multiplayer Options

Civ VII VR offers a unique gameplay experience. Players will strategize from a "Command Table," allowing them to zoom in and out, examining details with the precision of a tabletop game. The game supports both virtual and mixed reality modes, with adaptable environments tailored to the chosen experience.

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

Addressing Player Feedback

Firaxis Games acknowledged player feedback from the early access period (February 6, 2025, for Deluxe and Founder's Editions). The team is prioritizing UI improvements, focusing on intuitiveness, map readability, and overall polish. Further updates will include community-requested features like team multiplayer, diverse map types, and more. A quality-of-life update is planned for March, addressing UI adjustments, AI balance, diplomacy, and bug fixes.

Civilization VII VR's spring 2025 release on Meta Quest 3 and 3S is highly anticipated. Meanwhile, the standard Civ VII launches worldwide on February 11, 2025, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. For more details, visit our Civilization 7 page.