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VR Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I actually start playing in VR after installing the mod?
Launch the VR client profile with your headset connected and SteamVR running, then put on the headset — the game should appear in VR automatically. If it launches flat on your monitor instead, check that you selected the VR profile and not the Non-VR (2D) client.
How do I move around and mine in VR?
You physically walk around your room for roomscale movement, and use your motion controllers to swing at blocks to mine and place them. For longer distances you use controller-based locomotion (such as teleport or smooth movement) rather than walking off your play space.
Why can't my non-VR friends see my hands and head moving?
They need the Non-VR (2D) client installed, and on a dedicated server the Forge Extensions server mod must also be present. Without those, VR animations won't be relayed to desktop players.
Do my friends need VR to play with me?
No. Non-VR players can join using the Non-VR (2D) client, which lets them see your head and hand movements while playing normally on a monitor. This works in LAN and server multiplayer.
How do I set up roomscale so I can walk around and build?
Set up your SteamVR play space first, then in-game calibrate your roomscale area so the mod knows your physical boundaries. Blocks are about one meter, so your real-world movement maps directly to in-game distance.
Can I play seated if I don't have room to stand and walk?
Yes, the mod supports seated play. Use controller-based locomotion and snap or smooth turning instead of physically walking, and you can still mine, build, and interact with your hands.
My tracking is jittery or my framerate is bad — what should I check?
Lower your render distance and in-game graphics settings first, since VR is far more demanding than flat play. Also make sure your headset tracking is stable (good lighting, no reflective surfaces) and that nothing is overloading your GPU or CPU in the background.
Can I play on a Quest, PSVR, or other mobile VR headset?
Yes, mobile VR devices like Quest, GearVR, PSVR, Daydream, Cardboard, and Vive Focus can work through SteamVR emulators. Setup is more involved than native SteamVR headsets, so expect extra configuration.
Does this work on a multiplayer server, or only single player?
It works in single player, LAN, and server multiplayer. For animations to show on a Forge server, the server needs the Forge Extensions server mod installed alongside the clients.
Why does the game launch in flat mode instead of VR?
You're likely launching the Non-VR (2D) client profile instead of the VR client profile. Make sure SteamVR is running before you launch, and select the VR client when starting the game.