You may be looking for ways using which you can play Minecraft on the Oculus Quest 2. There are a few ways of playing Minecraft using the Quest 2. This article contains the steps on how to get as well as play Minecraft on Oculus Quest 2.
How to get & play Minecraft on Oculus Quest 2
For Minecraft Java Edition –
You can use Vivecraft to play Minecraft Java Edition on the Oculus Quest 2. Likewise, you can follow the steps below :
1) First and foremost, you have to make sure that you have the following prerequisites – a VR-ready PC, 3.0 Link Cable, Minecraft Java Edition, as well as SteamVR. Likewise, you have to also make sure that your PC supports VR by using SteamVR.
2) Next up, you have to go to the Vivecraft link here and download it, then run it (In case Windows alerts you, you have to click on more info and run it anyway). Additionally, you may have to also download Java on your PC.
3) After running the .exe file of Vivecraft, you can change the install location. Likewise, you have to allocate exactly half of your total RAM memory for the installation. You can simply input half the value of your total RAM in the Ram Profile Allocation option. Then, you can click on install.
4) Now, you can use the Oculus Quest 2 using a cable link as well as in wireless format. You can then connect your Oculus Quest 2 with your PC using the 3.0 link cable.
5) Then, you have to go to the Oculus link and then go to your PC. You can now launch SteamVR.
6) After launching SteamVR, you can now launch the Minecraft launcher. Likewise, you have to go to the bottom left and select Vivecraft within the Minecraft launcher.
7) Finally, you can now play Minecraft in VR.
For Minecraft Bedrock Edition –
1) First and foremost, you have to make sure that you have the following prerequisites – a VR-ready PC, 3.0 Link Cable, as well as Minecraft Bedrock Edition.
2) Next up, you have to go to the Microsoft Store and download the Microsoft Store version of Minecraft. Likewise, you have to install the Oculus software as well as install Minecraft within it.
3) Then, you have to connect your Oculus Quest 2 with your PC using a 3.0 Link cable. You can go to your Oculus link.
4) Finally, once you are in the Oculus Rift Home, you can go to your library and start playing Minecraft in VR.
How to play Minecraft on Oculus Quest 2 Wirelessly –
You can use both Virtual desktop as well as ALVR for this method. (The process using Virtual desktop only works for the Java edition.)
1) Firstly, you have to make sure that you have the following prerequisites – a VR-ready PC, Minecraft Java Edition, as well as SteamVR. Likewise, you have to also make sure that your PC supports VR by using SteamVR.
2) Next up, you have to download Vivecraft and then run it (In case Windows alerts you, you have to click on more info and run it anyway). Additionally, you may have to also download Java on your PC.
3) In the pop-up screen after clicking on the .exe, you can also change the install location. Likewise, you have to allocate exactly half of your total RAM memory for the installation. You can simply input half the value of your total RAM in the Ram Profile Allocation option. Then, you can click on install.
4) Now, you can go to your Oculus Quest 2 and launch Virtual desktop. Likewise, you can purchase a Virtual Desktop on the Quest.
5) Then, you can launch SteamVR on the Virtual desktop as well as launch Vivecraft within SteamVR.
6) Finally, you can now play Minecraft in VR.
How to play Minecraft on the Oculus Quest 2 without using a PC –
1) First and foremost, you have to make sure that you have the following prerequisites – a 3.0 Link Cable, a good WiFi connection, as well as a Shadow gaming account.
2) You can then simply set up your Oculus Quest 2 with your WiFi and stream Minecraft on the Quest using the Shadow game streaming service.
3) Finally, you can play Minecraft VR without using a PC.
This was regarding how to get as well as play Minecraft on Oculus Quest 2. You can also check out another article on the game here.
