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Meta sends more mixed signals about its future in VR with more layoffs at Reality Labs, while its director of games told GDC, "We've a lot going on – new hardware, new audiences, new games"
Meta is reportedly conducting further layoffs across various departments, including its Reality Labs VR division, as it shifts focus towards Artificial Intelligence. Despite these cuts and the closure of some VR studios, Meta's director of games stated that investment in Meta Quest hardware and games remains high. The company is exploring new hardware, potentially with pricier components like Micro-OLED displays for future headsets, while also adapting to community feedback on platforms like Horizon Worlds.
Meta Quest usage reaches "all-time high" in 2025 despite studio closures and layoffs
Meta Quest usage reached an all-time high in 2025, with over 100 titles grossing more than $1 million and in-app purchase revenue increasing by over 10%. Despite studio closures and a significant loss in its Reality Labs division, Meta remains the largest investor in VR globally. The company also removed Horizon Worlds from its store after data indicated it did not improve device retention.
