I tried to boot this on my laptop, and suddenly, the screen blacked out and SteamVR appeared, I didn't have my HMD plugged in so I couldn't check, but it tried to boot, is that normal or a bug?

Hey,
It is normal for SteamVr to open up. Currently there is no official support for VR.

If it ever becomes planned, I will be quite excited.  I'm actually planning to eventually buy an HTC Vive, as it is currently one of the most popular VR systems alongside PSVR and the Rift.  Smacking ore veins with my hands will be sooo satisfying.