for Minecraft gamers, virtual and mixed reality will soon go the way of a hissing reptile. Developer Mojang announced last month that March 2025 would be the last update for the game . Yesterday’s using similar language for the Bedrock edition of the game, “Our ability to support VR/MR devices has ended and will no longer be supported in updates after March 2025.”
All is not lost for enjoying block builders Minecraft in virtual reality. After the last March 2025 update, the patch notes clarify that “you can continue building on your worlds and your Marketplace purchases (including Minecoins) will continue to be available on a non-VR/MR graphics device such as a computer monitor.” It’s a sad development for a game that’s so well-suited for the VR experience. And with Minecraft continues year after year, but losing such an iconic name to the broader virtual reality and mixed reality ecosystem is somewhat disappointing.
There is a silver lining to Minecraft community, however. After a very long wait, the local edition of the game is finally available . Sony’s latest console generation has been lined up to use the PS4 version so far, but going forward the game will feature 4K resolution and 60 fps even at longer range. If you are a PS5 owner who already owns the PS4 version Minecraftyou can request the new update for free on the PlayStation Store. With the Packs of Courage update released yesterday, it’s an exciting time to start a new blocky adventure.
