Developer Mojang is rolling out an update to the Windows 10 Beta version of its sandbox game Minecraft today, bringing support for playing the game with the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.
In a blog post, Mojang stated the free update also needs a launcher download from the Oculus Store in order for the VR support to work. Here are some of Minecraft's features for owners of the Rift:
- Innate keyboard and mouse support!
- VR control options for immersive comfortable turning with the Xbox One controller!
- Fancy-pants graphics stuff, like MSAA for crisp visuals, new render distance settings that will make use of powerful VR graphics cards, and optimized Windows 10 DX11 performance!
- Even more granular customisation of VR settings, so you can mix-n-match for personalised comfort!
There's also a feature called the Virtual Livingroom, which allows players to zoom out of the first-person viewpoint and play Minecraft on a big-screen TV in a simulated room, similar to how most players in the real world play the game.
Download Minecraft Windows 10 Beta Edition from the Windows Store ($9.99)
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