Meta will end major feature development for Quest 2 and Quest Pro with Horizon OS v2.13, rolling out gradually from January and wrapping by March 2027, after which only security patches and critical bug fixes will be issued through December 2027.

Even after support ends, Quest stores will remain open for Quest 2 and Quest Pro, keeping access to apps and purchases.

New titles can be launched on Quest 3, Quest 3S, and newer devices, but won’t be offered on Quest 2 or Quest Pro.

Quest 2 still commands a meaningful share of the PC VR market, about 22% on Steam in October, underscoring the value of its extended support for existing users.

Developers may continue updating existing games and adding content, but must give players six months’ notice before ending support for a title.

Over time, developers may shift focus to newer hardware and features, which could lead to some older titles losing support sooner rather than later.

Because developers can maintain compatibility with Horizon v213 for up to six months’ notice, the practical end of Quest 2 viability depends on developers freezing builds rather than Meta’s fixed date.

Quest 2 remains widely used with an installed base over 20 million, while Quest Pro was discontinued in 2024, signaling a pivot toward newer Quest hardware.

Despite their age, millions of Quest 2 and Quest Pro users remain active, and Quest 2 is Meta’s best-selling headset with a large user base incentivizing ongoing support.

Quest 2’s continued popularity, with more than 20 million units sold, helps justify longer support despite the device’s age.

Meta emphasizes it will not disable access to previously purchased games immediately, offering a transitional period for users and developers.

Quest Pro was phased out by 2024, and Quest 2, released in 2020, is six years old at the time of the announcement.