Requirements

You need the following to play Vivecraft

Minecraft: Java Edition. Available from the Minecraft website.

Java. Available from here.

Steam with SteamVR installed and configured.

A SteamVR-compatible headset such as the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift S, Valve Index, or Windows MR.

OR

A non-compatible headset, such the Oculus Quest, GearVR, Google Cardboard, Vive Focus or PSVR and properly configured SteamVR emulation software .

A non-compatible headset, such the Oculus Quest, GearVR, Google Cardboard, Vive Focus or PSVR and properly configured SteamVR emulation software . A PC capable of playing VR on a dedicated GPU. Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. Gaming laptops frequently need to be specifically configured to use the dedicated GPU for Minecraft. See the faq for more details.

Either standing motion controls or a keyboard and mouse. Gamepads are not currently supported.

Downloads

Vivecraft is available for several Minecraft versions. All versions contain Optifine which adds shaders support, dynamic lights, and other graphical improvements. All versions can be played online. Not all versions support the same VR features or support Forge mods.

There are 4 downloads available for each version.

– The VR Client is the main mod for VR players.

– The NonVR (2D) Client is for desktop players who wish to see VR animations or LAN-host.

– The Spigot plugin is to enable animations on a Spigot server.

– the Forge server mod is to enable animations on a Forge server.

The links will take you to the release page for that file. The downloads are in the Assets section on github. The VR and NONVR clients use the same page.

Please see the Multiplayer page for instructions on setting up a Vivecraft-compatible multiplayer server.

Current Versions

Older Versions

These versions no longer receive updates and may not include all the features described on this site.

Installing Vivecraft

Installation is easy. Follow these instructions to install the Vivecraft client. Installation is the same the first time you install and for updates. You can install Vivecraft multiple times with different options with no issue.