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Meta Shifts Focus: Quest 3 Becomes VR Baseline
3 Nov
Summary
- Quest 2 and Quest Pro OS updates cease by March 2027.
- Meta will provide security patches until end of 2027.
- Quest 3 and 3S are now the baseline for Meta VR gamers.
Meta has announced that the final operating system update for its Quest 2 and Quest Pro virtual reality headsets is scheduled for March 2027. Following this, the company will continue to provide essential security patches and critical bug fixes for these devices until the conclusion of 2027. Application submissions supporting the Quest 2 or Quest Pro will also be accepted through December 2027.
The company is now designating the Quest 3 and Quest 3S as the primary VR gaming devices, marking a significant transition. This announcement precedes the planned release of Meta's next generation of VR Glasses, expected in spring 2027. Meta acknowledges the ongoing value of Quest 2 and Quest Pro, stating millions still use them, but emphasizes that the newer Quest 3 models offer enhanced performance and integrated mixed reality capabilities.
Launched in 2020, the Quest 2, and the Quest Pro, released in 2022, were discontinued in 2024. The new VR Glasses are built on the same operating system and SDKs as the Quest 3 and 3S, ensuring a seamless transition for developers and users. This move underscores Meta's commitment to advancing its VR ecosystem and user experience.
