A report in the Bedrock Changelog says that Minecraft will officially stop supporting all virtual reality (VR) headsets after March 2025.This means that the popular video game will stop supporting platforms and devices like the Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality, or Meta Quest.
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Last month, Minecraft developer Mojang Studiosalso announced that the game would end support for PlayStation VR headsets next March. When Minecraft's spring update is released, gamers "will continue to build their worlds and their Marketplace purchases (including Minecoin) will continue to be available on a non-VR/MR graphics device, such as a computer monitor."
It is said that playing in VR (on PC) will be possible in the Java version— either by downloading a VR mod like Vivecraft or using a standalone VR port like QuestCraft.
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Minecraft was originally released on Samsung's Gear VR headsets in 2016. It later added support for Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR. Now, however, it will officially end support for VR. Previously, Mojang also shut down Minecraft Earth , its augmented reality mobile app.
The discontinuation of virtual reality support marks a significant change in the VR gaming landscape for Minecraft fans. Many players have enjoyed the immersive virtual reality experience it offers, bringing a new dimension to the game. However, Mojang assures fans that this change will not affect the core gameplay.
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The focus will be on improving the game's performance and compatibility on more commonly used devices. As the gaming continues to evolve, Minecraft will continue to prioritize developments that serve the broader community, while also exploring new possibilities.
Source: www.theverge.com
