Meta, the tech giant that prides itself on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) innovations, has unveiled its latest offering for gamers: Meta Quest+.
This new subscription service aims to provide users with an enhanced gaming experience and access to a curated collection of VR titles. Let's look into the details of this exciting announcement.
Introducing Meta Quest+
Meta Quest+ is a monthly VR subscription service offered by Meta, available for Quest 2, Quest Pro, and the upcoming Quest 3 headsets.
Priced at $7.99 per month, this service enables gamers to explore an assortment of hand-picked VR games.
As CNBC reports, Meta's Reality Labs unit, responsible for developing cutting-edge VR and AR technologies, aims to generate recurring revenue through this subscription model.
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What's In for Gamers?
With Meta Quest+, gamers gain access to two new VR games every month, providing a diverse selection of titles to explore.
The service offers a combination of VR's biggest hits, hidden gems, and back-catalog classics, ensuring that both seasoned VR gamers and newcomers can find something to enjoy.
Meta Quest+ aims to simplify discovering and playing VR games by combining curation and convenience.
In July, subscribers can expect to receive the games "Pixel Ripped 1995" and "Pistol Whip." "Pixel Ripped 1995" offers a nostalgic arcade adventure, while "Pistol Whip" is a physical action-rhythm first-person shooter.
In August, Meta Quest+ subscribers will have the opportunity to experience "Walkabout Mini Golf," a compelling social VR experience from Mighty Coconut, and "Mothergunship: Forge," a thrilling weapon-crafting and shooter game from Terrible Posture Games.
One of the key advantages of Meta Quest+ is that users can keep the titles they redeem as long as their subscription remains active, allowing them to build a library of VR games over time.
The flexibility to cancel the subscription at any point further enhances the convenience for gamers. Additionally, users regain access to all the titles from their original paid subscription period if they decide to rejoin in the future.
Pricing and More
Meta Quest+ is available for purchase through the Meta Quest Store starting from the announcement date.
The subscription service is priced at $7.99 per month. Alternatively, users can opt for an annual subscription priced at $59.99, offering savings of over 37% compared to the monthly plan.
For new subscribers signing up before July 31, there is an exclusive introductory offer for the first month for only $1.
As subscription services have proven popular in the gaming industry, Meta Quest+ presents an affordable and curated experience for VR enthusiasts. With a monthly value of up to $60, the service combines convenience and accessibility for gamers looking to explore the full potential of their VR headsets.
Catching Up With Apple
Meta's announcement comes just a few weeks after Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset.
The device has a three-dimensional user interface with augmented reality (AR) and allows users to launch numerous apps and experiences using virtual reality (VR), including gaming.
In a recent company townhall, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed Apple's latest offering.
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