How to Play Minecraft on Meta (Oculus) Quest And Quest 2

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To play Minecraft on your Quest, you need VR-ready computers and an internet link cable. The link cable lets you to play both Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft.


This article will teach you how to play Minecraft using your Oculus Quest and Quest 2 virtual reality headsets. We have instructions for both Bedrock and Java versions of Minecraft.



Can you play Minecraft on Meta (Oculus), Quest or Quest 2



For the Rift VR headset there is an official Minecraft Bedrock edition. However, Quest and Quest 2 don't support Minecraft. This platform lets you still play Minecraft, but only if your computer is VR-ready , and you have an appropriate link cable. Your computer runs Minecraft and sends visual data directly to the headset. This allows you to play Minecraft in VR provided that your PC is tethered.



You can play various versions of Minecraft on your Quest. However, the process is slightly different. If you don't have either version you'll need purchase one or the other before you can play on your Quest.



Here are the Minecraft versions available on Quest. Minecraft that you can play on Quest:



Windows 10 (Bedrock edition) This is the Minecraft version which you can purchase through the Microsoft Store. It includes VR capabilities and can be installed quickly. However, this version cannot be modified in the same way as the Java version. Java edition is the original version of Minecraft with a plethora of free mods available online. Although it is more difficult to run this version in VR because you'll require installing Java, Steam and Steam VR, the implementation is much more fun. For instance, you can mine bricks by physically moving your controllers.
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How to Play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2



It's simple to get the Bedrock Edition running in VR. All you require is the Minecraft app installed on your computer and the Oculus app on your computer and the Oculus Rift Minecraft app installed on your computer, and an Oculus link cable to connect your Oculus to your computer.



Here's how you can play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on your Quest:



Search for Minecraft and select it from the results.



Click Free or to Install



This is not the full Minecraft application. It's a free application that lets you play Minecraft Bedrock Edition in VR on the Meta/Oculus hardware.



Connect your headset to your computer using an extension cable.



Select Enable to enable Oculus Link.



Search for Minecraft in your apps , then select Start.



Minecraft VR will be available.



How to Play Minecraft Java Edition on Meta Oculus Quest or Quest 2



It is possible to play Minecraft Java Edition in VR via your Quest, but it is more difficult. Vivecraft is required to enable the Java edition of Minecraft in VR. This VR implementation is more robust than the Bedrock one, and allows you to personalize your experience by utilizing a variety of options for interaction and motion.



To play Minecraft Java Edition on Quest you must install Java and install Steam and install Steam VR. Before you proceed, ensure that you have all three of them installed.



Here's how to play Minecraft Java Edition on a Quest:



Navigate to Vivecraft’s download page and click on the most current Vivecraft version.



Click vivecraft-x.xx.x-jrbudda-x-x-installer.exe and download the file.



Launch the file when it completes downloading, then click Install.



If Java isn't installed on your computer the installation will fail.



Click OK.



Start the Oculus app on your computer.



Put on your Quest headset and connect it to your computer using an extension cable.



Select Enable



Find Steam VR on your computer and click Launch.



In the Steam VR interface in your headset, click on the monitor icon.



If you have multiple monitors available pick the one Minecraft will run on.



If you select the wrong monitor, Minecraft will not appear on your virtual desktop until the next step. If that happens you could repeat this step to select the correct monitor, or take your headset off and shift the Minecraft window to your other monitor.

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