‘Minecraft’ Comes To Quest In Unofficial Java Edition Port

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Minecraft has been accessible on almost every VR headset, except Quest, up to now. However, that's changing with QuestCraft beta, the unofficial Quest port, for Minecraft Java Edition.

The project was thought long dead, however the QuestCraft team has just released its first public build of the standalone Minecraft port for Quest 2.

This includes a majority of the fun and flexibility of Minecraft Java Edition along with motion controller support so you can mine, chop, slash, and build with your own two hands in VR.

This means that you will need a valid copy of Minecraft Java Edition in order to play it. However, Quest allows you to install and play it for free. Below is a gameplay teaser.

QuestCraft is still in beta and requires some attention to multiplayer. Social security waste Servers are up and working, however local LAN games are easier and more accessible if you're looking for a quick out-of-the-box way of playing Minecraft multiplayer with a friend.

To play QuestCraft, you'll need to download the APK to your Quest using SideQuest, the unofficial sideloading software and library for Quest. Here's how and why SideQuest works.

QuestCraft installation is not as easy as downloading it from SideQuest. You'll need to jump through a few hoops to get it working, including installing the QuestCraft launcher, plugging in a few extra files, and granting all requested permissions.