Highlights
- Meta Quest 3 users can now play Minecraft in VR thanks to QuestCraft, which also supports Meta Quest 1 and promises Pico VR compatibility soon.
- The latest QuestCraft update boosts performance to 120FPS on Meta Quest 3 headsets and improves mod compatibility for an enhanced gaming experience.
- Even with its blocky visuals, Minecraft's enduring popularity remains strong, with mods and VR support keeping the game fresh for players.
Minecraft is now playable in virtual reality on the Meta Quest 3 headset courtesy of QuestCraft. The fan-made virtual reality port of Minecraft has been around for a while now, but previously only the second iteration of the Meta Quest line of headsets was compatible.
Minecraft remains 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 on Meta's line of modern VR headsets isn't available outside of using a physical connection and playing it off of a PC. Thankfully, the team of developers behind QuestCraft has now expanded its list of supported Meta Quest devices.
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QuestCraft has revealed that a number of improvements have come to its standalone port of Minecraft. This includes the Meta Quest 3, and although official support for the first Meta Quest headset is winding down, that device can also now play this VR version of Minecraft. The QuestCraft 5.0 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.
QuestCraft is 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 to Pico VR headsets, with that launch expected to be later in 2024. The 5.0 update of QuestCraft isn'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 of Minecraft: Java Edition in 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 the realism of Minecraft, improving lighting, textures, and reflections, or adding VR support like QuestCraft.
Minecraft would 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.
