In a shocking turn of events, Meta has officially ceased sales of its Quest Pro headset, as reported by UploadVR. This announcement arrives a mere two months after the tech giant initially announced that the high-end VR device would be available until the end of the year or until inventory was depleted—whichever came first. Clearly, it seems demand was not as robust as Meta had hoped.

The Quest Pro, priced at $999, is now marked as “no longer available” on its product page, directing customers to consider the newer Meta Quest 3, which has received more favorable reviews due to its lighter design and overall improved user experience. While the Quest Pro's Touch Pro controllers remain available for purchase and are compatible with the Quest 2 and newer models, the future of the Quest Pro headset looks bleak.

This move reflects a larger trend in the VR market, which has struggled to gain a foothold among mainstream consumers—especially at the higher price point. Apple’s Vision Pro, priced at a staggering $3,500, is another example of a premium headset that has failed to generate significant sales, leading the company to reportedly reduce manufacturing as of October.

The Quest Pro was initially launched at a somewhat lower price of $1,499 but did not capture the market’s attention the way Meta anticipated. Despite its sophisticated hardware and exciting features, users cited its weight, expensive price tag, and only marginal improvements over the Quest 2's displays as deterrents to widespread adoption.

As VR technology continues to evolve, Meta's pivot away from the Quest Pro raises critical questions about the future direction of virtual reality gaming. Will the Quest 3 be able to fill the void left by its predecessor, or will Meta explore new innovations that might finally resonate with consumers? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: the VR landscape is shifting, and companies must adapt quickly or risk fading into obscurity in this fast-paced industry.