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Official Minecraft VR/MR support was removed from Bedrock Edition in 2025, but Minecraft Java Edition is still one of the best PCVR sandbox experiences through Vivecraft.
Vivecraft converts Java Edition for roomscale or seated VR and is available as a modern Fabric/Forge mod as well as through other supported installation paths. It can also coexist with parts of the enormous Java mod ecosystem.
If you only own Bedrock, this guide is not the same as the old official Bedrock VR mode. For PCVR Vivecraft, use Minecraft Java Edition.
What is Vivecraft?
Vivecraft is a community Minecraft VR mod designed for PC VR headsets. It adds VR rendering, tracked-head movement, controller interaction, roomscale features, and VR-specific options.
The project supports multiple Minecraft versions and newer releases can be installed as Fabric or Forge mods.
What you need
- Minecraft: Java Edition.
- A Windows PC capable of PCVR.
- A supported PCVR headset or Quest streaming setup.
- Vivecraft for the exact Minecraft version/mod loader you plan to use.
- Java/runtime requirements appropriate for that Minecraft version.
Step 1: Decide whether you want vanilla-ish VR or a modpack
For the easiest setup, start with a mostly clean Minecraft instance and Vivecraft alone. Once VR works, add performance mods, shaders, content mods, or a full modpack.
Trying to debug Vivecraft inside a 300-mod pack on the first launch is unnecessary pain.
Step 2: Choose Fabric or Forge
Modern Vivecraft releases can be installed as a mod for supported Fabric or Forge versions.
Choose the loader based on the rest of your mod stack:
- Fabric: popular for lightweight/performance-focused setups.
- Forge/NeoForge-compatible path where supported: useful for modpacks built around that ecosystem.
Always download the Vivecraft file matching your Minecraft version and loader.
Step 3: Install Vivecraft from the official project
Use:
Avoid old “Minecraft VR installer” videos that target versions from years ago unless you intentionally want that Minecraft release.
Step 4: Verify your headset runtime
Vivecraft is a PCVR mod. Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S users can connect to the PC through a PCVR streaming method.
Start the connection first, then launch the Vivecraft Minecraft instance.
Step 5: Configure VR controls
Vivecraft exposes VR-specific controls for movement, turning, interaction, and roomscale behavior.
Important choices include:
- Snap vs smooth turning.
- Teleport vs smooth locomotion where supported.
- Seated vs standing mode.
- Dominant hand.
- Physical crouching.
- Bow and tool interaction.
For your first session, use comfort settings that minimize artificial rotation.
Can you play Minecraft VR multiplayer?
Yes. Vivecraft can join normal servers in many configurations, although VR-specific animations and features can benefit from compatible server-side support/plugins.
A server does not necessarily need every player to be in VR.
Before joining a heavily modded server, make sure your client mod list matches the server's required mods.
Can you use shaders in Vivecraft?
Potentially, but shaders can be extremely expensive in VR because the scene must be rendered stereoscopically at headset resolution.
Start without shaders. Once performance is stable, add a VR-friendly shader preset and watch GPU frametime.
If you have to choose between heavy cinematic shaders and stable 90 Hz gameplay, the stable frame rate usually produces the better VR experience.
Recommended performance mods
The exact best combination depends on Minecraft version and loader. Use current performance mods that are compatible with Vivecraft and your shader stack rather than copying an old mod list.
Common goals are:
- Faster chunk rendering.
- Lower CPU overhead.
- Reduced stutter while generating terrain.
- Efficient lighting.
- Memory optimization.
Generate or pre-load chunks if exploration stutter is severe.
QuestCraft vs Vivecraft
Vivecraft runs Minecraft Java on the PC and streams VR to the headset through PCVR.
QuestCraft is a separate project that brings Java Edition to compatible Meta Quest headsets more directly using Vivecraft technology and supporting components.
If you have a capable gaming PC, Vivecraft PCVR generally gives you more access to desktop hardware and modding. If you specifically want standalone Quest play, research QuestCraft instead.
Why does Minecraft VR make me motion sick?
Minecraft has fast smooth locomotion and no natural cockpit reference. New users can become uncomfortable quickly.
Try:
- Snap turning.
- Slower movement.
- Short sessions.
- Teleport locomotion where appropriate.
- A desk fan for a physical direction cue.
- Seated play.
Stop when you feel early symptoms instead of attempting to “push through.”
Why is Vivecraft launching in 2D?
Check:
- You launched the Vivecraft profile/instance, not normal Minecraft.
- The VR runtime is already running.
- Vivecraft is loaded in the Mods menu/log.
- The correct Fabric/Forge loader is installed.
- No incompatible mod is preventing VR initialization.
Why do my controllers not appear?
Make sure the headset runtime sees the controllers before launching Minecraft. Then reset Vivecraft's controller bindings or test with a clean Vivecraft instance.
FAQ
Did Minecraft remove VR support?
Mojang removed official VR/MR support from Bedrock Edition in 2025. Community projects such as Vivecraft still provide Minecraft VR through Java Edition.
Is Vivecraft free?
Yes, Vivecraft is a community project. You still need legitimate Minecraft Java Edition access.
Does Vivecraft work on Quest 3?
Yes, when Quest 3 is used as a PCVR headset. QuestCraft is the separate standalone-oriented option.
Can non-VR players join me?
Yes in many server setups. Server-side Vivecraft support can expose VR-specific animations and features to other players.
Sources and useful links
- Vivecraft: https://www.vivecraft.org/
- Vivecraft downloads: https://www.vivecraft.org/downloads/
- Modrinth Vivecraft: https://modrinth.com/mod/vivecraft
- QuestCraft: https://questcraft.org/
Last verified August 9, 2026.