Virtual reality and mixed reality will soon become a hissing vine for Minecraft players. Developer Mojang announced last month that the game’s last update on PlayStation VR will be in March 2025. Similar language was used in yesterday’s patch notes for the Bedrock edition of the game, stating that “the ability to support VR/MR devices is ending and will no longer be supported in updates after March 2025.” It is being
All is not lost for block builders who enjoy playing Minecraft in virtual reality. After the last update in March 2025, the patch notes state that “you can continue building your world, and Marketplace purchases (including Minecoin) will continue to be available on non-VR/MR graphics devices such as computer monitors.” It is clearly stated that “it is possible.” This is a sad development for a game that matched the VR experience so well. And with Minecraft continuing to generate huge sales every year, the loss of such an iconic title is also a bit of a disappointment for the broader virtual reality and mixed reality ecosystem.
However, there is a silver lining for the Minecraft community. After a very long wait, the game finally has a native edition available on PlayStation 5. Sony’s latest generation console has so far been relegated to using the PS4 version, but from now on games will offer 4K resolution and 60fps, even for extended periods of time. Draw the distance. If you’re a PS5 owner and already have the PS4 version of Minecraft, you can get the new update for free on the PlayStation Store. And with the “Bundles of Bravery” update released yesterday, it’s a promising time to start a new blocky adventure.
