Meta sets 2027 cutoff for Quest 2 and Quest Pro operating system upgrades

Meta announced that it will cease operating system updates for the Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets after March 2027, concluding with planned OS version v213. Critical bug fixes and security patches will continue through the end of 2027, according to Meta's developer blog. The timeline delivers just over seven years of security support for the Quest 2 following its 2020 debut, and slightly over five years for the Quest Pro, which launched in October 2022. [1][2][3]

Existing devices will remain functional rather than obsolete. Meta stated it will not block headset owners or dismantle cross-play multiplayer, meaning compatible titles and PC VR access via Meta Quest Link will continue to work provided games do not require software features introduced after March 2027. App submissions supporting the two headsets will remain open through December 2027, though Meta requires developers to give users a six-month warning before dropping support for any game. [1][2][3]

The wind-down marks a generational shift away from the Quest 2, which sold roughly 20 million units over its lifetime. Meta now designates the $599 Quest 3 and $349 Quest 3S as its baseline hardware, while preparing to launch a lighter $1,299 Meta VR Glasses headset equipped with an AMOLED display. [2][3]