Mojang has officially removed VR and mixed reality (MR) support for Minecraft in the latest Bedrock Edition 1.21.80 update, confirming what was announced last year: Minecraft’s official journey in VR has come to a close. Players using VR headsets—including Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift, and other supported devices—will no longer receive official updates or be able to use VR natively in Bedrock Edition. The removal of VR support recalls a moment of promise and potential from earlier days—especially the 2015 HoloLens demo, which showcased Minecraft as one of the most immersive and futuristic gaming experiences of its time. Read more in our articles including "Minecraft Officially Ends VR Support with Latest Bedrock Update" and "Garena launches Speed Drifters mobile racing game in the Philippines".
Mojang has officially removed VR and mixed reality (MR) support for Minecraft in the latest Bedrock Edition 1.21.80 update, confirming what was announced last year: Minecraft’s official journey in VR has come to a close. Players using VR headsets—including Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift, and other supported devices—will no longer receive official updates or be able to use VR natively in Bedrock Edition.
The removal of VR support recalls a moment of promise and potential from earlier days—especially the 2015 HoloLens demo, which showcased Minecraft as one of the most immersive and futuristic gaming experiences of its time.
Our coverage of Minecraft Oculus Rift support includes: "Minecraft Officially Ends VR Support with Latest Bedrock Update"; "Garena launches Speed Drifters mobile racing game in the Philippines"; "Minecraft Classic now playable for free on browsers". Each article provides unique insights and information.