Meta’s Quest VR headsets now require a Meta account

Final month, Meta instructed us we would quickly have to make a Meta account to make use of its Quest digital actuality headsets and, of us, the day is right here.

This morning, in an e mail you will have scrolled proper previous (like I did), Meta reminded us that new Quest customers will want to create a Meta account, beginning right this moment. Present customers can stick to their present setup till Jan. 1, 2023, after which they’re going to be required to open a Meta account, too.

Beforehand, customers have been required to have or create a Fb account to make use of the headsets. Now, you may use your e mail tackle or Fb account (Instagram can be an choice for first-time customers) to create a separate Meta account.

Any current apps, achievements, and pals will likely be mechanically migrated to this new account, however pals will likely be re-dubbed “Meta Horizon followers.” Information out of your Oculus profile will likely be migrated to a brand new Meta Horizon profile, which Meta describes as “your social profile in VR and different surfaces like the net.”

To make sure account migration goes as easily as attainable, Meta suggests you replace your Quest headset to the most recent software program (R.I.P. my mods) or else you could have to do a manufacturing unit reset.

The corporate posted a brief overview of the adjustments within the video at this hyperlink. To get began on the replace, you may go to the Meta web site at this hyperlink or open the Oculus cellular app.