How to Play Minecraft on Meta (Oculus) Quest And Quest 2
To play Minecraft on your Quest you will require a VR-ready computer and the link cable. You can play both Bedrock and Java versions of Minecraft by using the link cable.
This article explains how you can play Minecraft on your Oculus Quest or Quest 2 virtual reality headset. We have instructions for both Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft.
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 however, only if you own a VR-ready PC and a link cable. Your computer runs the Minecraft app and sends visual data to the headset that allows you to play Minecraft in VR for as long as you remain connected to your PC.
It's possible to play some versions of Minecraft on your Quest, but the processes are a bit different. You'll need to purchase one of the versions in case you don't have the other.
Here are the versions of Minecraft you can play on Quest:
Windows 10 (Bedrock edition) It's the Minecraft version that you can buy through the Microsoft Store. It includes VR capabilities and can be installed quickly. However this version isn't able to be modified in the same way as the Java version. Wikimedia.Org.Ph Java edition: This is the original version of Minecraft that comes with tons of free mods that are available online. It's a little more complicated to get this version running in VR because you'll need to install Java, Steam, and Steam VR if you haven't already done it, but the implementation is more exciting. For example, you can mine bricks by physically using your controllers to swing them.
How to Play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2
The Bedrock Edition is easy to run in VR. All you need is the Minecraft application installed on your computer as well as the Oculus app on your computer, the Oculus Rift Minecraft application installed on your PC, and an Oculus link cable to connect your Oculus to your computer.
Here's how you can play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Quest:
Search for Minecraft and select it from the results.
Click Free or to install
This isn't the complete Minecraft application, it's an application that lets Minecraft Bedrock Edition to run in VR using Meta/Oculus hardware.
Connect your headset to your computer with an extension cable.
Select Enable to enable Oculus Link.
Find Minecraft in your apps and then click 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 through your Quest however it's more difficult. 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, and provides you with numerous movement and interaction options to customize your experience.
To play Minecraft Java Edition on Quest You must install Java as well as install Steam and install Steam VR. Before proceeding, make sure that you have all three installed.
Here's how to play Minecraft Java Edition on a Quest:
Go to the download page of Vivecraft and click the latest version of Vivecraft.
Click vivecraft-x.xx.x-jrbudda-x-x-installer.exe and download the file.
Launch the file when it finishes downloading, and click Install.
The installation isn't working if you haven't installed Java on your computer.
Click OK.
Start the Oculus app on your computer.
Connect your Quest headset to your computer using the link cable.
Select to enable.
On your computer, locate Steam VR in your Steam library and then click Launch.
In the Steam VR interface in your headset, select the monitor icon.
If you have multiple monitors pick the one that Minecraft will run on.
Minecraft will not display on your virtual desktop if you choose the wrong monitor. You can select a different monitor or repeat the previous step to select the correct monitor.