Minecraftis the game that just will not die, with popular content updates being a large part of why Mojang has kept the game a success for so long. With well-received patches for allMinecraftfans like the Nether Update a few months back, Mojang has now turned its attention to the PlayStation 4 platform and, more specifically, PlayStation VR.
While PlayStation VR’s current version may not be strong enough to rungames likeMedal of Honor: Above and Beyond, it is still nice to see some support for Sony’s first foray into VR technology. Within a PS blog post, Mojang developer Roger Carpenter detailed the update. He ensured that the VR version of the game is the full, traditionalMinecraftexperience within virtual reality.
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Carpenter went on to confirm additional settings for the VR version so that players can refine the experience, as well as two modes. While not explained in the post, the names of the modes are Living Room and Immersive. Living Room is likely more akin to the base version ofMinecraft, while Immersive could possibly remove the HUD and tool bar. The latter of these two modes sounds interesting and likely would have been even cooler if the realistic texture pack had not been canceled, though fans have done their best torecreate this specificMinecrafttexture pack.
Allowing people to further immerse themselves in theMinecraftworlds they have built is an incredibly fun prospect, and the concept ofMinecraftVR is on par with that ofNo Man’s Sky’sVirtual Reality exploration. Seeing different worlds built by players around the world is a thrilling idea, and with skilled creators even remakingentire games likeDestiny 2inMinecraft, players exploring their favorite fictional realms and cities becomes possible.Minecraftand the near limitless potential the game offers truly is a perfect fit for VR.
Carpenter also confirms within the post that the update will be coming later in September, meaning that players are a few weeks away at most from accessing the VR version ofMinecraft. Perhaps music duoDisclosure will promote their album inMinecraftVR now, as the original promotion was an extremely interesting use ofMinecraftcontent creation. Regardless, those with PSVR will not have to wait long to try out the Living Room and Immersive modes coming with the update.
For those less interested in VR versions ofMinecraft, theupcomingMinecraftLive eventshould prove to be an interesting source for news. The event is this year’s alternative to Minecon and confirms a new mob, showing that Mojang still has plenty of plans for the ever-growing building game.
Minecraftis available now on PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and mobile devices.
