Following the imminent release of Civilization VII on PC, 2K and Firaxis Games have announced Civilization VII – VR, the first entry in the franchise to embrace virtual and mixed reality. Developed by PlaySide Studios and published by 2K, the game is set to launch exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S in Spring 2025.
This new version aims to provide an immersive perspective, allowing players to engage with the game world from a fresh viewpoint while leading their civilization to greatness.
Dennis Shirk, Executive Franchise Producer at Firaxis Games, described the announcement as a milestone for the franchise, sharing:
Today is truly a milestone for the Civ franchise, with the announcement of Civilization VII – VR marking our first entry into the immersive world of virtual and mixed reality. 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, Director of Games at Meta, also highlighted the significance of the game’s release on their platform:
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.
Further details about Civilization VII – VR are expected to be shared in the coming months.
