Meta sets 2027 end for Quest 2 and Quest Pro features

Meta will stop feature development for Quest 2 and Quest Pro in 2027, but app stores, purchases and cross-play remain. Creators need to plan now.

What happened

Meta announced this week that it is sunsetting two of its older virtual reality headsets. The Quest 2 and Quest Pro will receive their final operating system updates in March 2027. Meta is committing to security patches and bugfixes through the end of 2027.

For developers, December 2027 will be the last chance to submit new apps for those devices. Existing apps can still receive updates after Meta ends support. On the user side, apps will still be available to buy, and cross-play with the Quest 3 and Quest 3S will continue after the "end of feature development."

Meta said in its blog post that millions of people are still using the Quest 2 and Quest Pro even though those devices were released in 2020 and 2022, respectively. The company also pointed to its newer direction, particularly with the addition of Meta VR Glasses to its wearables lineup.

Key facts

• Quest 2 and Quest Pro get their final operating system updates in March 2027.
• Security patches and bugfixes continue through the end of 2027.
• December 2027 is the last chance for developers to submit new apps for those devices.
• Existing apps can still receive updates after Meta ends support.
• App stores remain open, purchases continue, and cross-play with Quest 3 and Quest 3S continues.
• Millions of people are still using Quest 2 and Quest Pro, released in 2020 and 2022 respectively.

Our analysis

The timing matters because Meta is drawing a clear line between legacy hardware and its next wave. The company is not shutting down the Quest 2 and Quest Pro instantly. Instead, it is running a long transition: feature work stops in 2027, new app submissions close in December 2027, but purchases, updates for existing apps, and cross-play with the Quest 3 and Quest 3S continue. This suggests Meta wants to avoid a hard break with an install base it says still numbers in the millions.

For creators and brand operators, the change is less about immediate loss and more about shifting development priority. New app submissions have a fixed deadline, so any roadmap item that requires launching a new experience on Quest 2 or Quest Pro must be locked in before December 2027. Existing apps can still be updated afterward, which suggests maintenance and content refreshes for an already-shipped app remain viable even after feature development ends.

The continued cross-play support likely means older headsets will not become isolated social spaces right away. Quest 2 and Quest Pro users can still join experiences with Quest 3 and Quest 3S owners, so community events, virtual storefronts and immersive campaigns can still reach that older audience. At the same time, Meta’s mention of Meta VR Glasses indicates resources are likely moving toward newer hardware, so operators should treat Quest 2 and Quest Pro as a legacy channel rather than a place for new hardware-specific innovation.

What it means for operators

• Audit your VR app pipeline now. If you plan to launch a new app or experience on Quest 2 or Quest Pro, set the final submission target before December 2027.
• Keep existing experiences maintained. Existing apps can still receive updates after Meta ends support, so continue bugfixes and content refreshes for the remaining install base without assuming the channel is dead.
• Design cross-play events deliberately. Quest 2 and Quest Pro users can still join Quest 3 and Quest 3S experiences, so plan community activations that work across those devices rather than forcing upgrades.
• Shift future feature bets toward newer hardware. Meta’s focus on Meta VR Glasses suggests new development resources are moving forward, so evaluate next campaigns and content investments for newer devices instead of legacy headsets.