Meta Quest 3: List of Game Announcements from Meta Connect 2023

During the Meta Connect 2023 keynote, many VR and mixed-reality games were spotlighted. Below are the most pivotal announcements and highlights.

Virtual Reality Announcements

1. Red Matter 2 & The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

• Developers: Vertical Robot and Skydance Interactive
• Highlights: Enhanced versions displayed, showcasing notable graphical improvements for Quest 3.
• Additional Info: Comparison videos between Quest 2 and Quest 3 versions are available in the linked article.

2. Roblox

• Status: Full version now available in the Quest Store.
• User Milestone: Surpassed one million users during open beta via App Lab since July.

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It's official. @Roblox launches today after being optimized for VR. #MetaConnect2023 pic.twitter.com/8YsKd95RGO

— Meta Quest (@MetaQuestVR) September 27, 2023

3. LEGO Bricktales VR

• Developers: ClockStone and Thunderful
• Release Date: December 7
• Gameplay: Players traverse through five themed biomes, undertaking various challenges.

4. Headspace

• Type: Mindfulness and meditation subscription service.
• Pricing: Details for the VR app remain unclear. Current smartphone subscription ranges between 5 and 13 euros per month.

5. VR Fitness Apps

• Supernatural: Subscription costs reduced by 50%, graphical update for Quest 3, available only in North America.
• FitXR: Announced upcoming content updates, including Zumba classes and two new trainers.

When was the last time you got a message informing that a service you use routinely has dropped in price by almost half? See below. Thanks @getsupernatural, my fav #VR workout app! pic.twitter.com/aQ4A9QrAYI

— Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS (@BrennanSpiegel) September 27, 2023

6. Kurzgesagt VR Game

• Developer: Schell Games
• Background: Based on the educational YouTube channel “Kurzgesagt.”

Coming this Fall to Meta Quest 3, the YouTube hit – Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell, a fully immersive educational game that transforms the iconic look and feel of their 2D videos for users to explore and learn about the concept of scale in VR. pic.twitter.com/4vZEzwQlRT

— Meta Quest (@MetaQuestVR) September 27, 2023

Mixed Reality Announcements

1. Asgard’s Wrath 2 & Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord

• Special Feature: Mixed reality mode on Quest 3 and Quest Pro.
• Release Date: December 15, 2023

2. LEGO Bricktales VR

• Mixed Reality Mode: Allows placement of LEGO dioramas on real tables.

3. BAM & Mixed Reality Fitness

• Developer: I-Illusions
• Game Type: Fast-paced multiplayer game in mixed reality.
• Release Date: October 10, 2023

Get physical with your @LesMills BODYCOMBAT workouts so you can see what's happening around you without worrying about swinging your arms 💪 #MetaQuest3 pic.twitter.com/Ul3JgxcH7q

— Meta Quest (@MetaQuestVR) September 27, 2023

4. Stranger Things VR

• Developer: Tender Claws
• Mixed Reality Feature: Exclusive to Meta Quest 3.
• Release Date: November 30, 2023

Become Vecna and open portals to The Upside Down in your living room with @Stranger_Things VR 🔄 #MetaQuest3 pic.twitter.com/5kqP6i25YY

— Meta Quest (@MetaQuestVR) September 27, 2023

5. First Encounters

• Type: Mixed reality tutorial for Quest 3.

6. Wallace & Gromit: Jamtastic

• Developers: Atlas V and Aardman
• Availability: Included with the purchase of Wallace & Gromit: The Grand Getaway.

7. Laser Dance

• Developer: Creature
• Gameplay: Transforms living room into a laser obstacle course.

Other Notable Mentions and Content Announcements

• Xbox Game Pass: Coming to Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro via Cloud Streaming in December.
• Upcoming Releases: Over 50 games for Meta Quest to be released this year.
• Streaming Services: Peacock and Pluto TV will be available on the Quest platform.
• Live Streaming: Xtadium to stream NBA games and UFC fights with immersive camera angles.
• Concert Streaming: Red Rocks and iHeartRadio Live to stream concerts in 360-degree video format.