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Act Now: Oculus Users Must Secure Their Meta Accounts

Meta urges Oculus account holders to transition to Meta accounts promptly to safeguard their digital assets and avoid irreversible losses.
Act Now: Oculus Users Must Secure Their Meta Accounts

Highlights

  • Oculus account owners must switch to Meta accounts before March 29 to protect their app purchases and data as Meta integrates Oculus into its platform.
  • Meta has rolled out new perks for Meta Quest+ subscribers, offering a Game Pass-like feature with a rotating game lineup at no additional charge.
  • Ubisoft's lukewarm response to VR sales raises concerns in the gaming industry, signaling potential shifts in AAA publishers' VR strategies.

Meta has issued a critical warning to all Oculus account holders: failure to transition to Meta accounts before March 29 will result in the loss of previous app purchases and other critical data. This move marks the next phase in the compulsory integration of Oculus accounts into Meta's expansive ecosystem.

Following Facebook's acquisition of the leading VR company in 2014, Oculus users were progressively required to link their accounts with Facebook or create new Meta accounts. Although initially met with resistance from some users who believed it was a data-gathering tactic, the community has gradually adapted to Meta's presence in the VR realm. However, users must now pay heed to the impending mandate concerning Oculus accounts.

Users who fail to transition their Oculus accounts to Meta by the looming deadline risk losing access to apps, in-app purchases, app store credits, achievements, friends lists, and any user-generated content associated with their accounts. Once deleted, these items cannot be recovered or reactivated, underscoring the urgency for Oculus owners to take immediate action. Affected users should have received an email from Meta outlining this requirement and providing a migration link. The migration process is straightforward, involving the creation of a Meta account using the same email linked to the Oculus account, ensuring the preservation of all data.

Oculus Account Holders: Migration to Meta is Compulsory

In a recent development in the Meta VR landscape, the company has enhanced the benefits for Meta Quest+ subscribers by introducing a Game Pass-like feature. Subscribers can now enjoy a curated selection of games that can be downloaded at no extra cost. This addition complements the existing offer for Meta Quest+ subscribers, who receive two complimentary games monthly. Effective March 1, subscribers can access 13 VR games through this new feature.

Excitement mounts as the eagerly anticipated Metro: Awakening is available for pre-order, set to launch on Meta Quest 2/3/Pro, PSVR 2, and SteamVR headsets later this year. The game's trailer has stirred considerable enthusiasm, promising enthusiasts a thrilling new VR FPS adventure upon its release.

Despite the announcement of promising VR titles, Ubisoft's CEO recently expressed disappointment in the company's VR performance. Sales figures for Assassin's Creed Nexus VR were deemed mediocre, leading to a decision to refrain from escalating VR investments in the foreseeable future. This revelation may disappoint VR enthusiasts, given Ubisoft's significant advocacy for VR within the AAA gaming sphere.

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