Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), announced that Roblox is officially launching on Meta Quest VR headsets. This news comes as no surprise, as rumors had been circulating about Roblox’s availability on Quest VR headsets. The Quest version of Roblox will be accessible on Quest 2, Quest Pro, and the newly-announced Quest 3, which is priced at $500. Zuckerberg expressed excitement about the launch, emphasizing the time taken to optimize the popular metaverse game for VR.
Previously, in July, Meta had announced that Roblox would be coming to Meta Quest VR headsets, starting with an open beta available on App Lab. The decision to bring Roblox to the Quest VR platform aligns with comments made by Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki in 2021, where he stated that Quest made “perfect sense” for Roblox. Currently, Roblox is compatible with various VR headsets such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, but players need to connect their PC to a VR headset for gameplay. The availability of Roblox directly on the Meta Quest Store will make it easier and more accessible for gamers.
Overall, the official launch of Roblox on Meta Quest VR headsets marks a significant development in the metaverse space. With Meta’s focus on virtual reality and the continuous growth of Roblox as a metaverse platform, this partnership has the potential to enhance the immersive gaming experience for millions of Roblox players.