Meta currently leads the VR market with its Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, fueling anticipation and speculation about the features and timing of the upcoming Quest 4.

Meta's upcoming smart glasses, codenamed 'Meta Celeste', are expected to launch potentially in 2025, which might delay the development and release of the Quest 4.

While Meta has not officially announced a release date for the Quest 4, rumors suggest it may not arrive until 2027 due to a strategic shift towards developing smart glasses, which could be released as early as 2025.

This delay in the Quest 4's release is aligned with Meta's increased focus on augmented reality, following the successful launch of the Quest 3S in October 2024 and plans for future mixed-reality content.

The design of the Quest 4 remains uncertain, but it may feature a slimmer profile and incorporate new interaction methods, such as 'Ceres' wristbands for augmented reality environments.

Pricing for the Quest 4 has not been confirmed, but it is expected to remain competitive, similar to the current Quest 3 and Quest 3S, priced at $499 and $299 respectively.

Meta has canceled two prototype headsets, 'Pismo Low' and 'Pismo High', which were intended to be budget and high-end models, respectively, indicating a possible shift in product strategy.