Can You Play Minecraft on Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2?
There is a native version of Minecraft Bedrock edition for the Rift VR headset, but Minecraft isn’t available for Quest or Quest 2. You can still play Minecraft on this platform, but only if you have a VR-ready PC and a link cable. Your computer runs the Minecraft app and sends visual data to the headset, allowing you to play Minecraft in VR as long as you remain tethered to your PC. It’s possible to play some versions of Minecraft on your Quest, but the processes are a bit different. If you don’t own either version yet, you’ll have to purchase one or the other before you can play on your Quest. Here are the versions of Minecraft you can play on Quest:
Windows 10 (Bedrock) edition: This is the version of Minecraft that you can purchase from the Microsoft store. It has VR capabilities built into it and is easy to get up and running, but this version can’t be modded in the same way that the Java version can. Java edition: This is the original version of Minecraft that has tons of free mods available online. It’s a little more complicated to get this version running in VR, as you need to install Java, Steam, and Steam VR if you haven’t already done so, but the implementation is more interesting. For example, you can mine bricks by physically swinging your controllers.
How to Play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2
The Bedrock Edition is easy to get running in VR. All you need is the Minecraft app installed on your computer, the Meta Quest app on your computer, the Oculus Rift Minecraft app installed on your computer, and a link cable to connect your Oculus to your computer. Here’s how to play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on your Quest:
How to Play Minecraft Java Edition on Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2
You can also play Minecraft Java Edition in VR on your Quest, but it’s more complicated. It requires a mod called Vivecraft, which enables the Java edition of Minecraft to operate in VR. The VR implementation here is more robust than the Bedrock version, providing you with many movement and interaction options to customize your experience. Here’s how to play Minecraft Java Edition on a Quest:
