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

To play Minecraft on your Quest you require a VR-ready computer and a link cable. You can play both Bedrock and Java versions of Minecraft by using the link cable.


This article explains how to 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?



For the Rift VR headset there is an official Minecraft Bedrock edition. However, Quest and Quest 2 don't have Minecraft. You can still play Minecraft on this platform but only if you have an VR-ready computer and a link cable. Your PC runs Minecraft and transmits the visual data directly to the headset. This lets you play Minecraft in VR provided that your computer is connected.



It is possible to play a few versions of Minecraft on your Quest However, the procedures are a bit different. If you don't own either version, you'll have 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 can be purchased from the Microsoft store. It comes with VR capabilities built in and is simple to install and use however, it isn't able to be modded like the Java version can. Java edition The Java edition is the first version of Minecraft that has tons of mods for free online. Although it is more difficult to run this version in VR because you will require installing Java, Steam and Steam VR However, the way it is implemented is much more enjoyable. You can, for example, mine bricks by swinging your controllers.



How to Play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2



The Bedrock Edition is easy to run in VR. You will need the Minecraft app, Oculus app, Oculus Rift Minecraft apps and a link cable to attach your Oculus to your PC.



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 isn't the complete Minecraft application. It's a free application that allows Minecraft Bedrock Edition in VR on Meta/Oculus hardware.



Connect your headset to your computer via a link cable.



Select Enable to enable Oculus Link.



Find Minecraft within your apps and 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 however, it's 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 lets you personalize your experience by utilizing a variety of choices for interaction and movement.



To play Minecraft Java Edition on Quest, you need to install Java as well as install Steam, and install Steam VR. If you don't already have all three installed, be sure to install them before proceeding.



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



Go to the download page for Vivecraft and click on the most current Vivecraft version.
Minecraft


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



After the file has finished downloading, launch it and click Install.



If Java is not installed on your computer the installation will fail.



Click OK.



Start the Oculus app on your computer.



Connect your Quest headset to your computer via the link cable.



Select Enable



On your computer, search for Steam VR within your Steam library and then click Launch.



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



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



Minecraft won't display on your virtual desktop if select the wrong monitor. You can select a different monitor or repeat the previous step to select the correct monitor.


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