VR support was added to Minecraft in 2016, starting with Oculus VR compatibility, followed by PlayStation support. However, a recent announcement suggests a shift in Mojang’s approach to VR.
Minecraft To Stop Supporting VR Next Year
In Minecraft's 1.21.40 Bedrock update changelog, Mojang announced that support for VR devices like the Oculus Rift, Meta Quest, and Windows Mixed Reality will end after March 2025. This gives players a few more months to enjoy VR on these platforms before support is fully removed. After March, only players using the Java version with mods like Vivecraft will be able to play Minecraft in VR.
This news follows an earlier announcement from Mojang that Minecraft would end support for PlayStation VR after March 2025. In that announcement, Mojang assured players that those using PS4 and PS5 with PSVR could still access their existing worlds and any items purchased from the marketplace. Fans initially hoped that dropping PSVR support might signal future compatibility with PSVR2, but recent updates suggest this is unlikely.
VR games have struggled recently, possibly one reason Minecraft is ending VR support. Earlier this year, Assassin's Creed Nexus VR didn’t meet sales goals, disappointing Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot. Sony's PSVR2 also missed expectations, with sales picking up only after a large $200 price cut.
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