Summary

Why limit yourself to experiencing the run-away gaming hit Minecraft in 2D?

Can You Play Minecraft on Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro?

However, the Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets can also trigger the game without a PC.

Meta Quest 2 headset with controllers on a table.

The Bedrock edition has VR built into it, so it is easy to set up.

However, this version cant be modded like the Java edition.

Fortunately, the Java version of Minecraft VR can be installed by downloading the Vivecraft mod.

Creating a Custom Shortcut for Minecraft VR

In this article, we will discuss how to play Minecraft VR on all of these different versions.

If you have purchased it from the Microsoft store then you might require acustom shortcutto launch it.

First, double-check you have Minecraft Bedrock Edition installed and run it at least once.

Minecraft VR Shortcut Location for the Bedrock Edition

Right-select your desktop, and under “New,” select “Shortcut.”

bang out in the following location for the shortcut:

Name your shortcut “Minecraft VR”.

Connect your VR headset to the PC and use the shortcut to launch Minecraft in VR.

Downloading the Latest Version of Vivecraft Mod to Play Minecraft in VR

The mod can either be installed directly from their official website or through the Forge Mod loader.

You will also need toinstall SteamVRto trigger the game through your headset.

To download Minecraft VR Java Edition, go to theVivecraft websiteand choose the latest version of the mod.

Downloading the VR version of the Vivecraft Mod

Scroll down the GitHub page and hit the VR version of the mod.

It should be something like “vivecraft-1.19.2-jrbudda-VR-2-b8-installer.jar”.

fire up the downloaded file and set up the Vivecraft mod.

Installing the Vivecraft Mod to the Minecraft Launcher

Connect your VR headset to the PC.

kick off the Minecraft Launcher and choose the Vivecraft version.

Press “Play” to launch the game in VR.

Selecting the Vivecraft Mod from the Minecraft Launcher

sign on to your existing Meta/Facebook/Instagram account that you use on your headset.

Once you access, create your own organization and give it a name of your choice.

Check the “I Understand” box and click ‘Submit’.

Meta developer account registration

Download theMeta Quest appon your smartphone and sign on using the same account.

reboot your headset and go to Quick configs > configs > System > Developer > Enable USB connection dialogue.

Connect the PC and your Quest headset using a USB-C cable.

Turning On Developer Mode on the Meta Quest App

A prompt will appear on your headset and ask permission to access files on the machine.

Select “Allow” on the prompt and the headset will be connected to the PC.

After this, open SideQuest on your PC and check that it is connected to the headset.

Allow files access on the meta quest 2

Use the search option to look for QuestCraft.

press “Sideload” to roll out the app on your headset.

Once QuestCraft is installed, put on your Quest headset.

Sideloading Questcraft from SideQuest App Store

Use a smartphone, go tomicrosoft.com/link, and enter the given code.

Sign in to your Microsoft account on which you have purchased Minecraft Java edition to authenticate it.

With this, you’ve got the option to enjoyplaying Minecraftin VR even without a PC.

Minecraft VR With QuestCraft Meta Quest Unknown Sources

Questcraft Login Screen Use the Code to Authenticate

QuestCraft Home Screen