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Meta will end Quest 2 OS updates in 2027

DevicesNovember 3, 20261 min read

Meta will stop making new operating system (OS) updates for its older Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets. The last big update is planned for March 2027, and only security fixes will follow after that.

What happened

Meta said it will release the final OS update for the Quest 2 and Quest Pro by March 2027. That last update is called v213. After it, Meta will still send security patches and fixes for serious bugs until the end of 2027. Developers can also submit apps for these headsets until December 2027.

Key facts

Last OS update: v213, planned by March 2027
Security patches and critical bug fixes: through the end of 2027
App submissions for Quest 2 and Quest Pro: open through December 2027
Quest 2 launched in 2020; Quest Pro launched in 2022
Both devices were discontinued in 2024

Some background

An OS is the main software that runs a device, like Windows on a laptop. A VR headset is a face-worn device that shows you a virtual world. Meta is the company behind the Quest line. It has now named the Quest 3 and Quest 3S as the main devices for its VR players.

Why it matters

Owners of Quest 2 and Quest Pro will get fewer new features over time, though they will still get security protection for a while. Meta says apps built for Quest 3 will also work on its new VR Glasses, which are expected in spring 2027. This shows Meta is focusing on newer hardware.

What to watch

Whether Meta releases the v213 update by March 2027
How long security patches continue after that, through the end of 2027
The launch of Meta's new VR Glasses in spring 2027

Glossary

Meta: A technology company that makes the Quest VR headsets and is building VR Glasses.
Quest 2: A Meta virtual reality headset launched in 2020 and discontinued in 2024.
Quest Pro: A Meta virtual reality headset launched in 2022 and discontinued in 2024.
OS update: A software update for the main operating system that runs a device.
VR Glasses: Meta's planned new virtual reality glasses, set to launch in spring 2027.

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