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Notes from @c_pruett from @Meta talk on “The State of the VR Ecosystem.” A few interesting takeaways that stood out to @JoyReignVr & I… Current Data • Quest has more users in 2025 than ever before • Overall Quest Store revenue is slightly up compared to 2024 • In-app purchases grew 10% year-over-year • 1 million+ Horizon+ subscribers • $20 million paid out so far to Developers whose Games are apart of Horizon + Catalog. • Oculus Publishing launched 140 games in 2025 What’s Coming Next • New hardware is definitely coming (multiple devices are currently in development) • Horizon Worlds has officially been removed from the App Store as Meta continues shifting its platform strategy Market Direction The traditional “VR enthusiast” audience is still present, but Meta sees the next major growth opportunity in mainstream adults who are primarily looking for entertainment experiences. Behavior Trends Chris also shared some predictions based on observation rather than hard data: • Teens & young adults prioritize social connection and multiplayer experiences • Games with strong physics systems and meme-style gameplay (think viral sandbox experiences) are gaining traction • Hand tracking will become increasingly important, especially as mainstream adults lean toward controller-free experiences It’s always fascinating hearing how platform holders view the future of XR. Curious to see how these trends evolve over the next few years.#MetaGDC #GDC2026

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