Minecraft is without a doubt one of the most accessible games of all time, and not just in terms of gameplay. Since its debut in 2011, Mojang Studios' hit sandbox game has been ported to virtually everything from the Xbox 360, the new Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U to the Raspberry Pi, Windows Phone and even Apple TV. One of the lesser known versions of Minecrafthowever, is the PlayStation VR port. Although the game is owned by rival console maker Microsoft, it was brought to Sony's VR headset as part of a free update, effectively giving the PS4 version a bonus feature not available in the Xbox One port of the title. PSVR functionality for Minecraft was added in September 2020, about four years after the peripheral's launch and just a few months before the release of the PlayStation 5.
Although Minecraft has only been available on PlayStation VR for a few years at this point, and official support for the peripherals has already expired. Earlier this month, Mojang quietly announced in a weekly that this was the case Minecraft Changelog that the PSVR version of the game will no longer be updated after March 2025. To make matters worse, the developer also pointed this out Minecraft would be completely unplayable on Sony's first-generation VR headset once that version of the title is no longer supported. Mojang's decision to remove this important feature from the PlayStation port of Minecraft is incredibly disappointing for PSVR owners and also raises the question of whether or not the blocky survival game will ever make its way to the struggling PSVR2.
A potential PSVR2 port of Minecraft is being planned after PSVR support ends
The PlayStation VR2 hasn't been very successful so far due to various factors
The PlayStation VR2 had a lot of hype leading up to its release, but wasn't exactly a complete success for Sony. Although the $600 peripheral has been on the market since February 2023, reports suggest that it has only sold around 600,000 units. For comparison, the original PSVR sold around 5 million units in three years, a number well above what Sony's current virtual reality headset has achieved so far. Much of the PSVR2's slow adoption rate can be attributed to three key factors: a lack of backwards compatibility support with the original PSVR1, an expensive price tag higher than the base PS5, and a limited library of exclusives.
When it comes to first-party content, Sony hardly supports the headset anymore. The only exclusive title that the Japanese console manufacturer has released for the PSVR2 so far is Horizon: Call of the Mountain. Admittedly, Sony has released a few other titles for its expensive peripheral Gran Turismo 7 and the poorly received ones Firewall Ultrabut that's basically it.
The PSVR2 is supported with third-party releases, but fans want more
The PlayStation VR2's first-party support may be sparse, but the virtual reality headset still has a fairly passionate fan base. After all, various third-party VR games are released for the PSVR2 peripheral every month, and many of them look and play exceptionally well thanks to the PSVR2's improved eye tracking, dual 4K OLED panels, and comfortable controllers. Nevertheless, many fans are calling for more high-profile games to be ported to the headset Minecraft the leader among them.
A PSVR2 port of Minecraft seems unlikely, due in large part to its limited install base
Unfortunately, given the news that PSVR will support Minecraft is completely removed from the PS4/5 versions of the game, the chances of Mojang's acclaimed sandbox title coming to PSVR2 are slimmer than ever. While it's possible that the developer is ditching the PSVR to prioritize development of Sony's current-generation virtual reality headset, the fact that it hasn't hinted at this makes this seem unlikely. Due to the PlayStation VR2's limited install base, Mojang and Microsoft may not believe it's worth investing in a port for the headset, especially given the more demanding nature of VR game development. However, hopefully Mojang will surprise fans and announce a PSVR2 version of Minecraft Somewhere along the line.
