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Meta will end Quest 2 OS updates in 2027

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In short

Support for the legacy virtual reality hardware will conclude with the final v213 operating system release in March 2027. Meta will still provide critical bug fixes and security patches for the older headsets through December 2027, alongside app submission support. The shift positions the Quest 3 and Quest 3S as the official baseline hardware ahead of the company's spring 2027 VR Glasses launch.

Key points

  • The Quest 3 and Quest 3S now serve as the baseline hardware standard for all Meta virtual…: The Quest 3 and Quest 3S now serve as the baseline hardware standard for all Meta virtual reality gaming.
  • Applications created for current headsets will automatically carry forward to the upcomin…: Applications created for current headsets will automatically carry forward to the upcoming VR Glasses arriving in spring 2027.
  • Critical bug fixes and essential security patches will remain active for legacy devices t…: Critical bug fixes and essential security patches will remain active for legacy devices through the end of 2027.

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Meta is planning to release the last OS update for its Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets by March 2027, the company announced today. The last OS update for those devices is planned to be v213, and after that, Meta will continue to ship security patches and critical bug fixes through the end of 2027. Apps that support the Quest 2 or Quest Pro can also be submitted through December 2027, Meta says.

Meta will end Quest 2 OS updates in 2027

The Quest 2 and Pro were discontinued in 2024, and next year, Meta will stop releasing OS updates for the VR headsets.

The Quest 2 and Pro were discontinued in 2024, and next year, Meta will stop releasing OS updates for the VR headsets.

Meta is calling the Quest 3 and 3S “now the baseline for Meta VR gamers.” The company is announcing this shift ahead of the planned release of its new VR Glasses, which are set to launch sometime in spring 2027.

“Quest 2 and Quest Pro laid the foundation for this platform, and millions…

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