Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets to get their last feature update by March 2027
Meta has told developers that new system features will stop after one final release next year. Security fixes run to the end of 2027, and games and apps people already own will keep working.
Meta is ending feature development for the Quest 2 and Quest Pro virtual reality headsets. One last major Horizon OS update will start rolling out in January 2027 and should reach every Quest 2 and Quest Pro by March 2027, the company said in a post on its developer blog.
After that release, any new operating system features, platform capabilities and developer APIs will appear only on the Quest 3, the Quest 3S and later hardware. Both older headsets were taken off sale in 2024.
Still supported
Owners do not lose anything straight away. According to Meta's notice, as reported by UploadVR and heise online:
- security patches and critical bug fixes continue until the end of 2027
- the store stays open on both headsets, so people can still find, buy and download apps
- apps and games already installed keep working, and developers can carry on shipping updates and new content for them
- cross-play multiplayer with Quest 3 and Quest 3S players continues in games that support it
The cut-off for new apps
Developers can submit new apps and games for the Quest 2 and Quest Pro until the end of December 2027. After that, new titles can still launch on the Quest 3, Quest 3S and newer devices but will not be offered for the two older models.
There is also some protection for people who have paid for content. If a developer's decision to drop support would mean users losing access to content or essential services, Meta requires them to give at least 180 days' notice.
The Quest 2 went on sale in October 2020 and the Quest Pro in 2022. Road to VR and heise both report that Meta VR Glasses are due in spring 2027.
