Meta and Microsoft announced during the 2022 Meta Connect conference the Meta Quest 2 is getting Xbox Cloud Gaming integration in the future, allowing users to stream Xbox games to the headset.

According to a post on the Oculus Blog, players will be able to stream "hundreds" of games to Meta Quest Store compatible devices, including the Meta Quest 2. This will work for games that aren't inherently VR compatible, as the setup will let you play these games on a 2D screen the company describes as like "having a private movie theater available at all times."

As of this writing, there’s no hard release date for when Xbox Cloud Gaming will be available on the Meta Quest Store. However, the Oculus Blog post says both companies will be announcing further details “as soon as possible.”

Xbox Cloud Streaming is already available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, and lets you stream Xbox games to mobile devices, Smart TVs, and even Xbox consoles. Earlier this week, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer posted a photo of what turned out to be a prototype for the Xbox-branded streaming stick codenamed Keynote. The company has since shelved the idea to pivot to other means of cloud streaming integration, such as bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to the Meta Quest Store.

This all comes just under two weeks after Google shut down Stadia, its own video game streaming service, and left several projects in development for the platform in a precarious state.

Kenneth Shepard is a writer covering games, entertainment, and queerness all around the internet. Find him on Twitter at @shepardcdr, and listen to his biweekly video game retrospective podcast Normandy FM, which is currently covering Cyberpunk 2077.

Meta and Microsoft announced during the 2022 Meta Connect conference the Meta Quest 2 is getting Xbox Cloud Gaming integration in the future, allowing users to stream Xbox games to the headset.

According to a post on the Oculus Blog, players will be able to stream "hundreds" of games to Meta Quest Store compatible devices, including the Meta Quest 2. This will work for games that aren't inherently VR compatible, as the setup will let you play these games on a 2D screen the company describes as like "having a private movie theater available at all times."

As of this writing, there’s no hard release date for when Xbox Cloud Gaming will be available on the Meta Quest Store. However, the Oculus Blog post says both companies will be announcing further details “as soon as possible.”

Xbox Cloud Streaming is already available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, and lets you stream Xbox games to mobile devices, Smart TVs, and even Xbox consoles. Earlier this week, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer posted a photo of what turned out to be a prototype for the Xbox-branded streaming stick codenamed Keynote. The company has since shelved the idea to pivot to other means of cloud streaming integration, such as bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to the Meta Quest Store.

This all comes just under two weeks after Google shut down Stadia, its own video game streaming service, and left several projects in development for the platform in a precarious state.

Kenneth Shepard is a writer covering games, entertainment, and queerness all around the internet. Find him on Twitter at @shepardcdr, and listen to his biweekly video game retrospective podcast Normandy FM, which is currently covering Cyberpunk 2077.

After teasing a new headset under the codename Project Cambria and leaked images surfacing online, Meta has officially unveiled the Quest Pro virtual reality headset. It's now available for preorder on Amazon.

The VR revolution is underway. We've designed an all-new headset packed with advanced tech and geared for productivity, creative work and collaboration. This is Meta Quest Pro, available 10.25. Pre-order today. https://t.co/YaFHvwYHlG pic.twitter.com/cBagf0TSGp

— Meta Quest (@MetaQuestVR) October 11, 2022

Revealed during the Meta Connect keynote, the Quest Pro features several improvements over the Quest 2, such as a new optical stack that replaces the Fresnel lenses found in the Quest 2. Meta also confirmed that the Quest Pro is the first device that is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ platform, which the tech giant touts is optimized for virtual reality to "run at 50% more power than Meta Quest 2 with better thermal dissipation."

As detailed in the latest blog post, the Quest Pro is claimed to have 37% more pixels per inch and 10% greater pixels per degree than the Meta Quest 2. The design of the Quest Pro is slimmer and more compact compared to the Quest 2, with pancake-shaped lenses and a curved-cell battery on the rear, which Meta claims is both the "the slimmest and most balanced VR device [it has] ever made."

The controllers included with the Quest Pro are called the Touch pro controllers, which offer built-in sensors on each controller, allowing you to track your position in a 3D space. Meta says the controllers are designed to provide stable stacking across "all of your VR apps."

As Meta previously confirmed earlier this year, the Quest Pro is designed for work, not gaming. Meta reiterates this in the latest blog post, noting that there is "a ton of content and updates still planned" for the Meta Quest 2. While also confirming that the Quest Pro is backwards compatible with Quest 2 apps and games.

The Meta Quest Pro is available now to preorder for $1,499.99 and will launch on October 25. It's currently available for preorder on Amazon.

The Quest Pro announcement is one of many that came out of today's Meta Connect keynote. Check out our roundup to see everything announced during today's event.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

After teasing a new headset under the codename Project Cambria and leaked images surfacing online, Meta has officially unveiled the Quest Pro virtual reality headset. It's now available for preorder on Amazon.

The VR revolution is underway. We've designed an all-new headset packed with advanced tech and geared for productivity, creative work and collaboration. This is Meta Quest Pro, available 10.25. Pre-order today. https://t.co/YaFHvwYHlG pic.twitter.com/cBagf0TSGp

— Meta Quest (@MetaQuestVR) October 11, 2022

Revealed during the Meta Connect keynote, the Quest Pro features several improvements over the Quest 2, such as a new optical stack that replaces the Fresnel lenses found in the Quest 2. Meta also confirmed that the Quest Pro is the first device that is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ platform, which the tech giant touts is optimized for virtual reality to "run at 50% more power than Meta Quest 2 with better thermal dissipation."

As detailed in the latest blog post, the Quest Pro is claimed to have 37% more pixels per inch and 10% greater pixels per degree than the Meta Quest 2. The design of the Quest Pro is slimmer and more compact compared to the Quest 2, with pancake-shaped lenses and a curved-cell battery on the rear, which Meta claims is both the "the slimmest and most balanced VR device [it has] ever made."

The controllers included with the Quest Pro are called the Touch pro controllers, which offer built-in sensors on each controller, allowing you to track your position in a 3D space. Meta says the controllers are designed to provide stable stacking across "all of your VR apps."

As Meta previously confirmed earlier this year, the Quest Pro is designed for work, not gaming. Meta reiterates this in the latest blog post, noting that there is "a ton of content and updates still planned" for the Meta Quest 2. While also confirming that the Quest Pro is backwards compatible with Quest 2 apps and games.

The Meta Quest Pro is available now to preorder for $1,499.99 and will launch on October 25. It's currently available for preorder on Amazon.

The Quest Pro announcement is one of many that came out of today's Meta Connect keynote. Check out our roundup to see everything announced during today's event.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

Meta has announced that it has acquired Armature Studio, the Texas-based studio behind Resident Evil 4 VR.

Meta and Armature teamed up with Capcom to port Resident Evil 4 onto the Meta Quest 2 last year, which was rebuilt from the ground up to accommodate the play style. Resident Evil 4 VR proved to be a huge success, making $2 million on the Quest Store within the first 24 hours of release, according to Meta and winning Best VR/AR Game at the 2021 Game Awards.

Before Resident Evil 4 VR, Armature Studio also developed two other VR games, both original IPs — Fail Factory in 2017 and Sports Scramble in 2019.

In my review last year, I noted that it offered a fresh take on one of the most ported entries in Capcom's popular survival horror series. While it was missing a lot of content at launch, a few months after release, Armature rolled out a major update that included a Mercenaries Mode along with additional content, such as the option to obtain the Chicago Typewriter.

In addition to acquiring Armature, Meta also confirmed it had acquired two additional game development studios — Camoflaj Team, the studio behind Marvel's Iron Man VR, and Twisted Pixel, the developers behind Path of the Warrior. "It’ll be a while before we can reveal what they’re working on, but we’re excited to continue working with and supporting these developers as they bring ambitious and forward-thinking games to VR," Meta notes in a blog post regarding the recent acquisitions.

While Meta won't dive too much into what Armature is currently working on, the success of Resident Evil 4 VR boasts the portfolio of both Meta and Armature and will be interesting to see what other VR ports Meta acquires. Currently, Meta has a VR version of Grand Theft Atuo: San Andreas in development.

Meta acquiring more developers for its VR gaming arm are just some of the announcements that came out of today's Meta Connect keynote. Check out our roundup to see everything announced during today's event.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

Meta has announced that it has acquired Armature Studio, the Texas-based studio behind Resident Evil 4 VR.

Meta and Armature teamed up with Capcom to port Resident Evil 4 onto the Meta Quest 2 last year, which was rebuilt from the ground up to accommodate the play style. Resident Evil 4 VR proved to be a huge success, making $2 million on the Quest Store within the first 24 hours of release, according to Meta and winning Best VR/AR Game at the 2021 Game Awards.

Before Resident Evil 4 VR, Armature Studio also developed two other VR games, both original IPs — Fail Factory in 2017 and Sports Scramble in 2019.

In my review last year, I noted that it offered a fresh take on one of the most ported entries in Capcom's popular survival horror series. While it was missing a lot of content at launch, a few months after release, Armature rolled out a major update that included a Mercenaries Mode along with additional content, such as the option to obtain the Chicago Typewriter.

In addition to acquiring Armature, Meta also confirmed it had acquired two additional game development studios — Camoflaj Team, the studio behind Marvel's Iron Man VR, and Twisted Pixel, the developers behind Path of the Warrior. "It’ll be a while before we can reveal what they’re working on, but we’re excited to continue working with and supporting these developers as they bring ambitious and forward-thinking games to VR," Meta notes in a blog post regarding the recent acquisitions.

While Meta won't dive too much into what Armature is currently working on, the success of Resident Evil 4 VR boasts the portfolio of both Meta and Armature and will be interesting to see what other VR ports Meta acquires. Currently, Meta has a VR version of Grand Theft Atuo: San Andreas in development.

Meta acquiring more developers for its VR gaming arm are just some of the announcements that came out of today's Meta Connect keynote. Check out our roundup to see everything announced during today's event.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

Today's Meta Connect 2022 event gave Quest 2 owners plenty to look forward to, as Facebook detailed a number of upcoming titles for its VR platform. IGN has you covered with every announcement from the show, including Marvel's Iron Man VR, Among Us VR, and the all-new Meta Quest Pro headset.

Meta Quest Pro Coming October 25, Costs $1499.99

The VR revolution is underway. We've designed an all-new headset packed with advanced tech and geared for productivity, creative work and collaboration. This is Meta Quest Pro, available 10.25. Pre-order today. https://t.co/YaFHvwYHlG pic.twitter.com/cBagf0TSGp

— Meta Quest (@MetaQuestVR) October 11, 2022

Meta unveiled its next VR headset, the Meta Quest Pro. The new device is coming on October 25 for $1499.99, which includes the headset itself, the Meta Quest Touch Pro controllers, stylus tips, partial light blockers, and a charging dock. The machine comes with 2GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and 10 high res sensors. The Quest Pro has 37% more pixels per inch than Meta Quest 2, along with improved peripherals and colors. The company is calling it the first entry in the new high-end line of devices.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Coming to Meta Quest Store

In a blog post, Meta confirmed that the Xbox Cloud Gaming Beta is coming to the Meta Quest Store. This means you'll be able to connect an Xbox controller to your headset to play console games from the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library. There's no timeline yet for when Xbox Cloud Gaming will arrive on the Meta Quest Store.

Among Us VR Gets November Release Date, Launch Trailer

Among Us VR is coming to Meta Quest 2 and Steam VR on November 10. The VR version of the hit social game will cost $9.99, and it supports up to ten players. Among Us VR shifts the tasks, killing, and accusations to the first person perspective, giving players a totally fresh spin on the gameplay. We also know Among Us VR will come to PSVR 2 sometime next year.

Marvel's Iron Man VR Launches on Quest 2 Next Month

Iron Man VR, which was previously exclusive to PSVR, is coming to Quest 2 on November 3. The game lets players take to the skies in Tony Stark's iconic Iron Man armor as the hero faces off against Ghost, a hacker with control of a drone army. In our review, we called the game good, saying, "While Tony Stark’s story may not have grabbed my interest at all, flying around as his alter ego was a thrill, and its intuitive aerial combat stayed engaging even as mission and enemy variety thinned."

Three Studios Join Oculus Studios, Including Resident Evil 4 VR Developer

Meta announced that it acquired Armature Studio, which is the studio behind Resident Evil 4 VR. The VR port of the horror classic was a huge hit, winning best VR/AR game at The Game Awards 2021. Meta also confirmed its acquisitions of Camoflaj Team and Twisted Pixel, developers of Marvel's Iron Man VR and Path of the Warrior, respectively. Meta said it will be a while until it reveals what these newly-acquired studios are working on.

The Walking Dead Saints & Sinners: Chapter 2 Retribution Launches On December 1

The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners was a noteworthy step forward for VR gaming, as its combat was some of the best the medium has seen so far. Fans of the original can look forward to Chapter 2: Retribution, which is coming to Quest 2 on December 1. The second chapter from Skydance Interactive will take players back to New Orleans, where you'll have to work your way through a city that's been nearly picked clean already. Earlier this year, the developers also teased "a new and bloodthirsty threat that will hunt you across the city."

Behemoth: New Project Coming from Walking Dead Saints & Sinners Combat Designers

Skydance Interactive is also working on Behemoth, a new VR game that takes place in a grim world. We don't know much about the title just yet, besides that it will force players to fight for survival, similar to Saints and Sinners. The brief teaser trailer showed icy terrain, eerie music, and text that said "a brutal new world". The developer is building Behemoth from the ground up.

Population: One Sandbox Brings User-Generated Content to the VR Battle Royale

Population: One is a VR first person shooter/battle royale hybrid, and it's about to get a huge boost with user-created content. At today's event, we learned about Population: One Sandbox, a new user-generated game creator that lets you take the action anywhere. Players will be able to create games in whatever setting they like, or play through featured community games from other creators.

Meta Quest 2 Active Pack Coming Later This Month

The Meta Quest 2 Active Pack is coming on October 25. This pack comes with a wipeable facial interface, wrist straps, and adjustable knuckle straps. It will likely work with active games like Gym Class, a VR basketball title shown where you can compete against your friends. A new development tool called Fitness API Beta is also releasing this fall for select developers to work on fitness apps for the Quest. Next year, you'll be able to share your fitness progress with select friends. There are also more fitness accessories planned for the Quest in the coming year.

NBC's Peacock App Is Coming to Quest

NBC's Peacock streaming app is coming to Quest. This means you'll be able to watch Peacock's suite of content using your VR headset. No timeline was given for when we can expect the Peacock app to arrive. In our review of the Peacock streaming service, we called it "okay", saying "there’s something undeniably charming about the service, and there’s some seriously great content hidden in its catalog."

Developing...

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over six years of experience in the gaming industry with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, and Lifewire. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Today's Meta Connect 2022 event gave Quest 2 owners plenty to look forward to, as Facebook detailed a number of upcoming titles for its VR platform. IGN has you covered with every announcement from the show, including Marvel's Iron Man VR, Among Us VR, and the all-new Meta Quest Pro headset.

Meta Quest Pro Coming October 25, Costs $1499.99

The VR revolution is underway. We've designed an all-new headset packed with advanced tech and geared for productivity, creative work and collaboration. This is Meta Quest Pro, available 10.25. Pre-order today. https://t.co/YaFHvwYHlG pic.twitter.com/cBagf0TSGp

— Meta Quest (@MetaQuestVR) October 11, 2022

Meta unveiled its next VR headset, the Meta Quest Pro. The new device is coming on October 25 for $1499.99, which includes the headset itself, the Meta Quest Touch Pro controllers, stylus tips, partial light blockers, and a charging dock. The machine comes with 2GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and 10 high res sensors. The Quest Pro has 37% more pixels per inch than Meta Quest 2, along with improved peripherals and colors. The company is calling it the first entry in the new high-end line of devices.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Coming to Meta Quest Store

In a blog post, Meta confirmed that the Xbox Cloud Gaming Beta is coming to the Meta Quest Store. This means you'll be able to connect an Xbox controller to your headset to play console games from the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library. There's no timeline yet for when Xbox Cloud Gaming will arrive on the Meta Quest Store.

Among Us VR Gets November Release Date, Launch Trailer

Among Us VR is coming to Meta Quest 2 and Steam VR on November 10. The VR version of the hit social game will cost $9.99, and it supports up to ten players. Among Us VR shifts the tasks, killing, and accusations to the first person perspective, giving players a totally fresh spin on the gameplay. We also know Among Us VR will come to PSVR 2 sometime next year.

Marvel's Iron Man VR Launches on Quest 2 Next Month

Iron Man VR, which was previously exclusive to PSVR, is coming to Quest 2 on November 3. The game lets players take to the skies in Tony Stark's iconic Iron Man armor as the hero faces off against Ghost, a hacker with control of a drone army. In our review, we called the game good, saying, "While Tony Stark’s story may not have grabbed my interest at all, flying around as his alter ego was a thrill, and its intuitive aerial combat stayed engaging even as mission and enemy variety thinned."

Three Studios Join Oculus Studios, Including Resident Evil 4 VR Developer

Meta announced that it acquired Armature Studio, which is the studio behind Resident Evil 4 VR. The VR port of the horror classic was a huge hit, winning best VR/AR game at The Game Awards 2021. Meta also confirmed its acquisitions of Camoflaj Team and Twisted Pixel, developers of Marvel's Iron Man VR and Path of the Warrior, respectively. Meta said it will be a while until it reveals what these newly-acquired studios are working on.

The Walking Dead Saints & Sinners: Chapter 2 Retribution Launches On December 1

The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners was a noteworthy step forward for VR gaming, as its combat was some of the best the medium has seen so far. Fans of the original can look forward to Chapter 2: Retribution, which is coming to Quest 2 on December 1. The second chapter from Skydance Interactive will take players back to New Orleans, where you'll have to work your way through a city that's been nearly picked clean already. Earlier this year, the developers also teased "a new and bloodthirsty threat that will hunt you across the city."

Behemoth: New Project Coming from Walking Dead Saints & Sinners Combat Designers

Skydance Interactive is also working on Behemoth, a new VR game that takes place in a grim world. We don't know much about the title just yet, besides that it will force players to fight for survival, similar to Saints and Sinners. The brief teaser trailer showed icy terrain, eerie music, and text that said "a brutal new world". The developer is building Behemoth from the ground up.

Population: One Sandbox Brings User-Generated Content to the VR Battle Royale

Population: One is a VR first person shooter/battle royale hybrid, and it's about to get a huge boost with user-created content. At today's event, we learned about Population: One Sandbox, a new user-generated game creator that lets you take the action anywhere. Players will be able to create games in whatever setting they like, or play through featured community games from other creators.

Meta Quest 2 Active Pack Coming Later This Month

The Meta Quest 2 Active Pack is coming on October 25. This pack comes with a wipeable facial interface, wrist straps, and adjustable knuckle straps. It will likely work with active games like Gym Class, a VR basketball title shown where you can compete against your friends. A new development tool called Fitness API Beta is also releasing this fall for select developers to work on fitness apps for the Quest. Next year, you'll be able to share your fitness progress with select friends. There are also more fitness accessories planned for the Quest in the coming year.

NBC's Peacock App Is Coming to Quest

NBC's Peacock streaming app is coming to Quest. This means you'll be able to watch Peacock's suite of content using your VR headset. No timeline was given for when we can expect the Peacock app to arrive. In our review of the Peacock streaming service, we called it "okay", saying "there’s something undeniably charming about the service, and there’s some seriously great content hidden in its catalog."

Developing...

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over six years of experience in the gaming industry with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, and Lifewire. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Among Us VR, the virtual reality port of the 2018 online social game, arrives on November 10 and will cost $9.99.

Initially announced at the 2021 Game Awards, Among Us VR allows you to play with up to ten players. You assume the role of either a crewmate or an imposter, with the former looking to complete all the tasks around the map while the player(s) posing as Imposter(s) try to kill all the crewmates without being detected.

Among Us is already a fun game, but the VR port adds a new level of suspense and chaos that will provide a fresh perspective for longtime players. In the gameplay trailer released back in April, you can see that the game shifts to a first-person perspective. Adding to the level of chaos is the inclusion of hands that you can flail around as you run or use to physically point fingers at an individual you feel may be the imposter in the group.

Our review of the non-VR version noted that Among Us "successfully transfers the devious gameplay of in-person cloak-and-dagger games to video game form."

In addition to the Meta Quest 2 version, Among Us VR will also be available on Steam VR. A PlayStation VR2 port is also in development and will be available "when the [PSVR2] is released." Currently, the PSVR2 is slated to release sometime next year.

In addition to a release date and pricing for Among Us VR, today's Meta Connect keynote also shared details on new studios acquired by Meta, which include RE4 VR developer Armature Studio. Check out our roundup to see everything announced during today's event.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

Among Us VR, the virtual reality port of the 2018 online social game, arrives on November 10 and will cost $9.99.

Initially announced at the 2021 Game Awards, Among Us VR allows you to play with up to ten players. You assume the role of either a crewmate or an imposter, with the former looking to complete all the tasks around the map while the player(s) posing as Imposter(s) try to kill all the crewmates without being detected.

Among Us is already a fun game, but the VR port adds a new level of suspense and chaos that will provide a fresh perspective for longtime players. In the gameplay trailer released back in April, you can see that the game shifts to a first-person perspective. Adding to the level of chaos is the inclusion of hands that you can flail around as you run or use to physically point fingers at an individual you feel may be the imposter in the group.

Our review of the non-VR version noted that Among Us "successfully transfers the devious gameplay of in-person cloak-and-dagger games to video game form."

In addition to the Meta Quest 2 version, Among Us VR will also be available on Steam VR. A PlayStation VR2 port is also in development and will be available "when the [PSVR2] is released." Currently, the PSVR2 is slated to release sometime next year.

In addition to a release date and pricing for Among Us VR, today's Meta Connect keynote also shared details on new studios acquired by Meta, which include RE4 VR developer Armature Studio. Check out our roundup to see everything announced during today's event.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.