Meta right this moment revealed its newest mixed-and-virtual actuality headset, the Meta Quest 3S, at right this moment’s Join occasion. The brand new gadget is a more-affordable model of the Quest 3, with a beginning worth of $299 for the 128 GB mannequin. In response to Meta, the Quest 3S is meant to be a degree of entry for customers who aren’t acquainted with combined actuality in addition to these searching for a less expensive Quest 3 possibility. The Quest 3S launches on October 15, with pre-orders now open.
In a nod to VR players, Meta introduced that the Quest 3S could be suitable with the total Quest library of video games and apps. In the course of the occasion, Meta revealed particulars about a number of VR video games which can be coming to Quest, together with the 3S headset. Listed here are a number of of the video games and experiences proven (all launch on the Quest 3 and 3S except in any other case indicated):
- Alien: Rogue Incursion, a horror title launching on December 19
- Alo Strikes XR, an XR yoga and Pilates title launching on October 10
- Arizona Sunshine Remake, a remake of the zombie-slaying FPS launching October 17
- Dimensional Double Shift, a job sim at present with out a launch date
- Dumb Methods: Free for All, a comedy co-op title launching November 7
- Escaping Wonderland, a sequel to Down the Rabbit Gap launching September 26
- Residence Sports activities, a sports activities sport at present with out a launch date
- Simply Dance VR, Ubisoft’s dancing sport collection launches on VR on October 15
- Metro Awakening, an FPS from collection creator Dmitry Glukhovsky launching November 7
- Skydance’s Behemoth, an action-adventure title launching December 5
- The Thrill of the Combat 2, a boxing title launching in early entry on November 21
- Triangle Technique, a VR adaptation of Sq. Enix’s technique RPG launching “later this year”
Along with the headset, Meta additionally revealed that each the brand new Quest 3S and the Quest 3 would come bundled with upcoming VR title Batman: Arkham Shadow. The sport launches on October 22, a couple of days after the 3S itself, however Meta says that the gamers who buy the headsets could have entry to the sport when it launches. This deal is out there for headsets within the Quest 3 household by April 2025.
As a part of the bundle, customers even have entry to 3 months of Meta Quest+, Meta’s VR subscription service. Quest+’s video games library launched earlier this yr, with a revolving catalog of titles. These embrace Walkabout Mini Golf and Demeo, amongst others. Subscribers additionally obtain two “hand-picked” titles so as to add to their library each month for so long as they’re Quest+ subscribers.