Image Credit: Bethesda
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
How to Play Minecraft on Oculus Quest 2
Category:
Tips

How to Play Minecraft on Oculus Quest 2 (2023)

If you want to REALLY get into Minecraft's world
Image of Nikola "Nick" Jovanovic
Nikola "Nick" Jovanovic
|

Published: Feb 3, 2023 09:41 pm

Long sessions of Minecraft can be very immersive experiences when you just get lost in an endless blocky world, but for total immersion, there is VR! Minecraft as a first-person view game with relatively simple graphics is a perfect match for VR, but can you play it on Oculus Quest 2? Let’s find out.

Recommended Videos

Related: How Many Different Blocks are in Minecraft? – Answered

How to Play Minecraft on Oculus Quest 2

Okay, so both Java and Bedrock editions can be played in VR mode with Oculus Quest 2, but the setup is a little bit different.

How to Play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Oculus Quest 2

The Bedrock version has native VR support, so the process is pretty straightforward.

  1. Install Oculus Link
  2. In Oculus Link, install Minecraft
  3. If you do not have it already, go and buy and install Minecraft Bedrock Edition from Microsoft Store
  4. Connect Oculus Quest 2 to PC with USB 3.0 cable
  5. Go into the Oculus Link and start Minecraft

How to Play Minecraft Java Edition on Oculus Quest 2

Since the Java edition of Minecraft does not have native support for VR, a slight workaround with tools such as Vicecraft and Virtual Desktop is required.

  1. Install Steam VR
  2. Next, install Vivecraft
  3. During Vivecraft installation, dedicate at least half of your RAM to Minecraft VR
  4. Next, install and start Virtual Desktop
  5. Connect your Oculus Quest 2 and PC with USB 3.0 cable
  6. Start Steam VR
  7. Start Minecraft Launcher
  8. Select Vivecraft as your profile and go into Minecraft VR

Now you know how to run Minecraft in VR mode with Oculus Quest 2. Have fun!

For more Minecraft here on Prima Games check some of the following – How to Make Green Dye in Minecraft, Best Minecraft Prison Servers (February 2023), and What does Channeling do in Minecraft? – Answered.

Post Tag:
Minecraft
Prima Games is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
related content
Related Content
Author
Image of Nikola "Nick" Jovanovic
Nikola "Nick" Jovanovic
Nick has been a Prima Games Staff Writer since May 2022, an old-school gamer, and a gamer journalist with over 25 years of expertise. Our resident micro-influencer from Serbia! When he's not driving through Belgrade, he's probably racing in Gran Turismo or Forza, playing some strange JRPG games or just watching pro wrestling.
twitter