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Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro updates ending in 2027: Will your VR headset still work?

hellohimachalse@gmail.com 03 Nov 2026 11 min ago

Meta is preparing to end major software updates for two of its older virtual reality headsets, the Quest 2 and Quest Pro. The company has confirmed that both devices will receive their final operating system update by March 2027. For millions of people who bought these headsets to play VR games, watch videos or explore virtual worlds, the announcement raises a simple question. Will their expensive headsets soon become useless?

The Quest 2 arrived in 2020, followed by the more expensive Quest Pro in 2022. Meta discontinued both models in 2024. Now, the company is shifting development to the Quest 3, Quest 3S and its upcoming VR glasses. The decision comes as Mark Zuckerberg’s virtual reality business continues to report billions in losses.

What happens after Meta stops Quest 2 and Quest Pro updates?

According to Meta’s November 2 , the final Horizon OS update, version 213, will reach both devices by March 2027.

Here is what changes.

  • March 2027: New operating system features stop arriving.
  • December 2027: Security patches and critical bug fixes end.
  • Games and apps: Existing purchases remain accessible, and developers can continue updating compatible apps.
  • Multiplayer: Cross-play with Quest 3 and Quest 3S remains supported.

Developers can submit new Quest 2 and Quest Pro apps until December 2027. After that, new releases will focus on newer hardware.

That means your headset will continue working, although future games may eventually require newer devices.

What can existing Quest owners buy next?

Meta’s current options include the Quest 3S, which offers a relatively affordable entry into VR, and the Quest 3, which features improved displays and mixed-reality capabilities.

The company’s next big move is Meta VR Glasses, scheduled for spring 2027. These lighter glasses will use a separate computing unit and support eye and hand controls. Meta says they will complement its existing Quest headsets.

How much money has Zuckerberg lost on VR?

Meta’s Reality Labs division, which handles VR, augmented reality and related products, has recorded staggering losses.

Between 2020 and 2025, its operating losses totalled approximately $83.6 billion. Another $12.8 billion in losses during the first nine months of 2026 pushed the cumulative figure past $96 billion.

Meta expects Reality Labs to lose between $18 billion and $19 billion during 2026. The company is now directing more investment into artificial intelligence and wearable devices.

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