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Meta XR Simulator (Mac ARM)

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Updated: Dec 4, 2025|
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83.0
Meta XR Simulator is a lightweight OpenXR runtime built for developers and enables you to simulate Meta VR devices and features on the OpenXR API level.

Version 83.0 Release Notes

Meta XR Simulator

Getting Started Guides:
  • Unity
  • Unreal
  • Native Feature Documentation:
  • Meta XR Simulator Introduction
  • Passthrough Simulation
  • Session Capture (Record and Replay)
  • Multiplayer Testing
  • Body Tracking
  • Hands Tracking (Experimental)
  • Data Forwarding

    • What's New

    Meta XR Simulator (v83) Release Notes

    Release Date: December 2025
    Version: v83

    Overview


    Meta XR Simulator v83 is a major update, introducing a standalone XR simulation runtime for rapid development and testing of Meta Quest applications on your development machine. This release brings full support for OpenXR applications, a revamped user interface for easier and faster development and significant improvements to device and input simulation, synthetic environments (mixed reality support), and reliability upgrades.

    For a better experience, remove existing meta.xr.simulator package from your Unity project.

    What's New
    Major Features

  • Standalone XR Simulator App
  • Now available as a standalone installer for Windows and macOS
  • No longer requires Unity package installation; works with any OpenXR app using Meta Core SDK v83+.
  • Revamped User Interface
  • Improved UI for new users, including new side panels and toolbar for easier navigation and control.
  • MR Synthetic Environment Picker
  • Easily select and switch between built-in and custom synthetic environments.
  • Reworked Input Simulation Flows
  • New UI for mapping keyboard, mouse, Xbox controller, and physical Quest controllers.
  • Enhanced hand tracking: pinch, poke, and grab gestures.
  • Enhanced Multiplayer Support
  • Run multiple sessions on a single machine in one window (easier to switch between instances)

    • Improvements & Fixes

  • Unified documentation and onboarding for Unity, Native, and Unreal workflows.
  • Streamlined installation and activation process.
  • Deprecated Homebrew and Unity Asset Store package flows.
  • Improved compatibility with the latest Meta Core SDK and OpenXR loader.
  • Resolved issues with controller calibration, environment switching, and log tool usability.

    • Known Issues

  • Only one OpenXR runtime can be active at a time; activating XR Simulator will deactivate others (e.g., Quest Link).
  • Some advanced features may require restarting the simulator to take effect
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