Meta is not offering bug fixes or safety updates the Meta Quest 1 headset.
In a message to Meta Quest 1 gamers entitled “modifications to Quest 1 expertise” seen by Eurogamer, the corporate confirmed that after its determination in January 2023 to cease releasing new options and new Meta Quest apps for Quest 1 on the Quest Retailer, it was now withdrawing {hardware} help, too.
It additionally suggested that “if any safety vulnerabilities are found sooner or later, non-public information that’s immediately saved on the gadget or accessible from it will be liable to compromise”.
“We might prefer to let you understand that beginning thirty first August 2024, we are going to not present bug fixes or safety updates for Meta Quest 1 headsets,” the assertion, which was despatched out at the moment, confirms.
“You’ll nonetheless have the ability to obtain new apps and proceed utilizing your current apps so long as they’re supported by the developer. Nonetheless, if any safety vulnerabilities are found sooner or later, non-public information that’s immediately saved on the gadget or accessible from it will be liable to compromise.
“This replace follows our announcement in January 2023, after we stopped releasing new options and new Meta Quest apps for Quest 1 on the Quest Retailer.
“We’re enthusiastic about the way forward for Meta Quest and looking out ahead to offering you with extra groundbreaking MR experiences.”
The assertion closed on inviting gamers to contact Meta Retailer Help if they’ve any additional “common enquiries”.
Maybe unsurprisingly, final month Beat Saber additionally revealed it will not be supported on Meta Quest 1 VR headsets.
In accordance with an FAQ on the sport’s web site, the developer is aiming to “increase the bar of what is potential”, which means it’s going to concentrate on more moderen and highly effective gadgets as a substitute.
Beat Saber will stay playable on Meta Quest 1 gadgets, however from 2nd November help will finish. This implies no multiplayer or leaderboard performance, and no additional updates, though the sport will stay accessible.