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Currently, you can play Roblox via VR if you own a gaming PC and a supported VR headset. However, a rumored announcement is teasing an entirely different, more immersive gaming experience via the Meta Quest 2.

Bloxy News, devoted to all things Roblox, tweeted that the popular world-building game would be coming to the metaverse soon and that an official announcement was forthcoming. 

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Now mind you, there have been no official announcements from either the folks at Roblox or Meta, and regardless of the use of the word "officially" in the Bloxy News Tweet, it makes absolute sense for there to be a version for the Quest 2 that doesn't require being connected to a PC.                                       

Get ready to experience the ✨ metaverse ✨ in a new, immersive way.#Roblox is officially coming to another device soon... can anyone guess what it is? 🥽👀 pic.twitter.com/QhKLo3mHZYJune 15, 2022

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The idea of a native Roblox for Quest 2 and the metaverse makes sense and it is well known that the makers of the game have been drooling over the idea of bringing the game to the metaverse ever since it became a publically traded entity in 2021. I have to admit I am very intrigued, especially since my daughter dragged me into Roblox a few years back only to abandon me mid-game leaving me to explore the world alone, and it was entertaining. 

The fun part about Roblox is you can choose to play established games or create an entirely new world using built-in tools that are at your disposal. When you're done having fun creating your own world you can travel through worlds created by friends, family, or other creatives. It's not a bad way to spend a rainy afternoon. The idea of doing so in a native Quest app that is even more immersive does appeal to me and we will keep you in the loop once we hear more. 

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The newly upgraded Oculus Quest 2 VR headset would seem to present the perfect VR scenario for playing your favorite Roblox titles. Sadly, Roblox isn’t available as an Oculus Quest or Quest 2 game. But don’t fret. You can still play your favorite Roblox titles on your Oculus Quest 2 headset with a workaround.

How to connect oculus quest to roblox

At this time, Quest 2 doesn’t have Roblox on its list of in-house games, so you can’t enjoy your Roblox classics using the headset. To do so, you need a PC fast enough to support VR technology. The process involves connecting your PC to the Quest using a high-quality USB cable explicitly built for this purpose. Your number one choice should be the Oculus link cable, but there are also third-party options that allow you to run Roblox on Quest without issues.

But what if you don’t have the cable? The good thing is that there’s an app that allows Quest 2 to remotely access your PC, paving the way for a wireless VR experience. But first, let’s see how the link cable method works.

  1. First, you need to download and install the Oculus app on your PC. The app is readily available on the official Oculus website. At the same time, turn on your Oculus headset.
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  2. After successfully installing the app, open it and select “Devices” from the navigation menu on the left side of your screen.
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  3. Next, click on “Add Headset.” The headset options available at this time include Rift, Rift S, Quest, and Quest 2.
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  4. Select Quest 2 and then click on “Continue” to confirm that you want to connect your headset.
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  5. Click on “Continue” to confirm that you’d like to check your cable connection.
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  6. Close the setup window.
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  7. Now, put your Oculus headset on. You should see a prompt asking you whether you want to enable the Oculus link. Click on “Enable” to confirm. There will also be a data access prompt on your computer’s screen, but you can ignore that one because it doesn’t affect the process.
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  8. Select “Settings” from the navigation menu in the Oculus app.
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  9. Select “General.”
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  10. At this point, you need to enable connection to “Unknown Sources.” It’s as simple as toggling the button next to this option.
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  11. You can test whether the connection is a success. To do so, find a Roblox title, click the play button, and then put on your headset. You should be good to go.
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Here’s how to play your Roblox classics on Oculus Quest 2 with the help of your PC and a link cable:

Once you’ve linked your PC to the Quest 2 headset successfully, you should be able to play any Roblox game on your headset. For worlds that don’t support VR, you’ll play on a virtual desktop on your headset. But for all worlds compatible with VR, you’ll see an “Enable VR” option in the in-game settings.

If a world supports VR but you can’t activate VR mode despite having established a link between your PC and headset, you may be running an outdated version of Roblox. To find out whether this is the problem, you should uninstall Roblox and then install the latest version available on the Roblox website. If possible, you should install the app as the admin on your computer.

Method 2: Running Roblox on Quest 2 Using a Wireless Desktop App

One of the advantages of Oculus Quest 2 over other VR headsets on the market is that it offers a wireless experience. For this reason, some gamers consider running Roblox on Quest 2 using a link cable as an unnecessary hustle. Luckily, there’s an app that can help you enjoy Roblox on your Oculus Quest 2 headset without the need for cables: Virtual Desktop. With the app, you’re able to remotely access your PC while your Oculus headset is on.

Here’s how to use the Virtual Desktop app:

  1. Download and install the Virtual Desktop app on your Oculus Quest 2 headset.
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  2. After that, you need to download and install the PC Virtual Desktop app.
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  3. Next, enter your username to connect your devices. You’ll then be able to access VR-compatible games on your headset through the Visual Desktop menu.
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This approach has a downside because your wireless experience will largely depend on the strength of your internet connection. If you’re unable to initiate play yet you’ve got a stable network, you should try restarting your devices.

Take Your Roblox Experience to a Whole New Level

With over 20 million games being produced on Roblox every year, Roblox should be in every gamer’s library. And thanks to Oculus Quest 2 headsets and a few adjustments, you can enjoy your favorite Roblox releases in VR and elevate your gaming experience to a whole new level. Hopefully, Roblox will eventually be included in Oculus Quest 2. But until then, these workarounds should be helpful.

Do you love Roblox in VR? What are some of your favorite games? Let’s engage in the comments section below.

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How do you enable VR on Roblox?

While VR Mode is Off, you can toggle it to On by doing the following: Bring up the System Menu by pressing ESC on your keyboard, or by clicking the hamburger menu button in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Toggle the VR option to On.