Quest platform signals — Rec Room shutdown, Horizon OS v2.3 UI/perf preview, Unity-Meta alliance, passthrough fixes, Quest 4 leaks
Key Questions
What are the key leaks about the Meta Quest 4?
Leaks suggest the Quest 4 will feature micro-OLED displays at 4K resolution, XR2 Gen3 chipset, eye-tracking, room mapping, and a bigger field of view, with a potential release in 2027. These upgrades aim to compete strongly in the XR market.
When is Rec Room shutting down and why?
Rec Room is scheduled to shut down on June 1, 2026, despite having 150 million players. The platform is offering discounts to users in the lead-up to closure.
What new features are in Horizon OS v2.3 public test channel?
Horizon OS v2.3 introduces a new navigator for Store and Library pinning, improved multitasking and anchoring, along with performance and UI enhancements. Additional features include Window Magnetism, Surface Keyboard support, and passthrough fixes.
What is the Unity-Meta alliance about?
Unity is doubling down on Meta's VR ecosystem with focused engine and tool development amid its restructuring. This strategic move positions Unity to support Meta's VR comeback.
How does Quest 3S compare to Pico Neo 3?
Comparisons between Quest 3S and Pico Neo 3 are emerging for 2026 purchases, evaluating aspects like performance and features. Detailed reviews are available in related videos.
Quest4 leaks (micro-OLED 4K/XR2 Gen3/eye-tracking/room mapping/bigger FOV 2027); Rec Room shutdown Jun1 2026 (150M players, discounts); v2.3 PTC (new navigator Store/Library pinning/multitasking/anchoring, perf/UI); Window Magnetism/Surface Keyboard/passthrough; Unity doubles down on Meta VR (engine/tools focus amid restructuring); VRPirates gone; shipments -42% YoY; Quest3S vs Pico; Barra AI/layoffs; GDC/SDK/AI; Moverse FBWT; Ray-Ban Meta glasses; Horizon Plus April.