Summary
Minecraftis now playable in virtual reality on the Meta Quest 3 headset courtesy ofQuestCraft. The fan-made virtual reality port ofMinecrafthas been around for a while now, but previously only the second iteration of the Meta Quest line of headsets was compatible.
Minecraftremains an extremely popular and loved game after all these years. The game gets regular updates that add new content and tweak existing content, but official support for the game onMeta’s line of modern VR headsetsisn’t available outside of using a physical connection and playing it off of a PC. Thankfully, the team of developers behindQuestCrafthas now expanded its list of supported Meta Quest devices.
QuestCrafthas revealed that a number of improvements have come to its standalone port ofMinecraft. This includes the Meta Quest 3, and although officialsupport for the first Meta Quest headset is winding down, that device can also now play this VR version ofMinecraft. TheQuestCraft5.0 update offers numerous improvements to the overall experience, including a major boost to performance. Previously, players were capped at 45FPS, but that cap has now been raised to 120FPS on Meta Quest 3 headsets. The performance improvements will also help players to enjoy larger worlds.
QuestCraftis also compatible with mods, and this update has increased mod compatibility support. The game also features a mod manager to provide the easiest possible experience to utilize mods. The developers also revealed plans to bring the game toPico VR headsets, with that launch expected to be later in 2024. The 5.0 update ofQuestCraftisn’t available through the official Meta Quest Store, but can be installed through the SideQuest content distribution platform or via GitHub. Players will also need to have an official copy ofMinecraft: Java Editionin order to play.
The Blocky Minecraft Experience Made Real
Minecraft, at its core, isn’t a paricularly graphics-intensive game, nor are the visuals realistic, instead leaning into a blocky and stylized esthetic. However, that’s never stopped fans from getting completely absorbed by the world. This has been further intensified by the modding scene. Myriads of mods have come out over the years that change therealism ofMinecraft, improving lighting, textures, and reflections, or adding VR support likeQuestCraft.
Minecraftwould likely continue to capitvate audiences for years to come even as a base title, but with a dedicated fanbase hard at work transforming the game, even long-time players are unlikely to get bored for long. Refreshing the entire game experience is as easy as downloading some mods or putting on a VR headset.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
