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FactConfirmedProduct·March 12, 2026
Meta VR Games Director Acknowledges 'Roughest Period' for VR Gaming at GDC
Meta Reality Labs director of games Chris Pruett said at GDC that the current period is the roughest he's seen in 30 years in the industry, noting Quest store revenue was up slightly in 2025 but driven mainly by free-to-play titles popular with young teens.
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March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026
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Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick aroundThe Verge·Mar 12
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 12, 2026
Last updated
March 12, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Meta's Flagship Metaverse Product Drops Quest VR Headset AccessThe Verge: Lina Khan Was Right — Meta's VR Strategy Validates FTC's Antitrust ApproachReality Labs Has Lost $73 Billion Since 2021; Quest Headset Sales Down 16% YoYMeta Significantly Cuts Back VR/Reality Labs: ~1,000 VR Jobs Cut, Three Studios Closed, Supernatural DiscontinuedPayday: Aces High VR Game Announced for Meta Quest Platform