Minecraft removes virtual reality feature

The new update has ended the ability to play Minecraft in virtual reality, closing the door on an experience that was once loved by many players.

According to GameRant , the latest update to Minecraft Bedrock Edition has officially removed the ability to play in virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR), ending a feature that once provided a unique immersive experience for players. This move was confirmed by Mojang in the release notes for version 1.21.80, ending all support for VR gameplay that was widely enjoyed on platforms like SteamVR, Oculus Rift, and PlayStation VR.

Minecraft officially closes its virtual reality journey, players will no longer experience the voxel world through VR

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The decision to remove VR support doesn't come as a complete surprise, as Mojang announced back in October 2024 that the discontinuation would take place in spring 2025. While the removal was originally scheduled for March, players have a few more weeks to experience the feature before it's removed entirely. It's the end of a long development period in which Minecraft was one of the most prominent open-world VR games, rivaling titles like No Man's Sky , The Forest , and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim .

The VR feature once allowed players to immerse themselves in Minecraft 's creative voxel worlds, with support from mods like Vivecraft , allowing for playability on a variety of popular VR devices. However, Mojang discontinued PlayStation VR support last year and has now officially closed all VR-related development in the game.

While the end of VR may be a disappointment for many players who wanted a more immersive experience, the new update does bring some notable changes. In addition to bug fixes and improvements to audio and textures, version 1.21.80 also introduces the Flat World presets option - providing a perfectly flat surface for building, unaffected by rough terrain like before.

Minecraft was first released in 2011 and is expected to have around 170 million monthly active players by 2025. The discontinuation of VR support suggests that Mojang is refocusing its development priorities, focusing on core elements rather than continuing to maintain less popular features.

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