Jan 31, 2023

Upcoming Changes to Quest 1

Update: The deadline for new Quest 1 apps was extended to go into effect on April 30, 2024.

NOTE: Please see the updated guidance for managing your Quest 1 titles. You can specify a build to support Quest 1 with Device Targeting.

Released in 2019, Quest 1 was a huge step forward for VR. Our first Quest device enabled developers to build even better VR experiences with deeper levels of immersion, and ultimately was a driving force pushing VR even further into the mainstream.

Earlier this month, we announced important changes to Quest 1 that will begin rolling out this year. As we look to the future, we remain committed to supporting the community of Quest 1 users and developers with a few changes starting this year. In March we’ll provide you with an email and blog post containing more information to help navigate you through the process of managing long-term Quest 1 support, including legal requirements for ending app support, how to associate different binaries with different devices, and best practices to guide your strategy. It is important to note that Quest 1 isn’t shutting down, and users will continue to maintain full access to their existing apps and games. Here’s an overview of what’s ahead:

What’s Changing on Quest 1

We won’t be shipping new features to Quest 1 starting with v50.
We will continue to maintain the system software with critical bug fixes and security patches through August 2024. Developers and users will still be able to use Quest 1 devices beyond 2024.
Quest 1 users with Meta Horizon Home social features will lose access to these features on March 5, 2023. Quest 1 users won't be able to invite others to their Home, visit someone else's Home, create or join a Party.

How this Impacts Developers

Developers who wish to shut down the functionality of their Quest 1 app must provide 180 days notice to their customers.
Starting in March 2023, developers will have the option to separate binaries between our devices.
New Quest 1 apps will not be admitted after January 31, 2024.

We thank you and the entire Quest 1 community for helping us get to where we are today.

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