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The short answer: there is no official Meta Quest 4, and there will not be one in 2026. As of July 2026, Meta has not announced a name, a spec sheet, a price, or a release date. Credible reporting from UploadVR and others points to the next flagship Quest arriving no earlier than the second half of 2027, with a separate ultralight mixed reality headset possibly landing in the first half of 2027. For businesses, the practical takeaway is simple: the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S remain the enterprise workhorse for at least another year, so plan procurement around them, not around a rumor.
No. Meta has never formally announced a Quest 4. Everything circulating is a mix of leaks, supply-chain chatter, and patent filings. The strongest official signal is that Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth seemingly confirmed a Quest 4 is still on the roadmap, but that is a long way from a product. Treat every number below as rumored or reportedly leaked, not fact.
The most credible window is the second half of 2027 or later. UploadVR, working from leaked internal memos, reports that Meta restarted the Quest 4 as a gaming-focused flagship in December 2025 and is targeting 2027 at the earliest. A separate ultralight device is reportedly pencilled in for the first half of 2027. Some analysts hedge toward 2028. There is no confirmed launch quarter, so any store or blog listing a precise 2026 date is guessing.
Because Meta changed its plan. Two 2026-era prototypes, reportedly codenamed Pismo Low (standard) and Pismo High (premium), were shelved around mid-2025 when Meta reallocated resources toward lighter form factors and AI glasses, according to The Gadgeteer. Meta then restarted a fresh Quest 4 effort in December 2025. That reset is the single biggest reason the release date slipped from the late-2026 window many outlets once expected.
Leaks converge on a genuine generational jump, but nothing is confirmed. The recurring claims are higher-resolution displays (micro-OLED or a sharper LCD), eye and face tracking as standard, a next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chip, a thinner and lighter build, and improved mixed reality passthrough. These would directly address the Quest 3’s weak spots, but Meta has published none of them.
| Item | Reported / rumored | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Release window | H2 2027 or later | Rumored (leaked memos) |
| Displays | Higher-res, possibly micro-OLED | Rumored, unconfirmed |
| Tracking | Eye + face tracking standard | Rumored, unconfirmed |
| Chipset | Next-gen Snapdragon XR2 | Rumored, unconfirmed |
| Price | Above Quest 3’s $599 | Rumored, unconfirmed |
| Ultralight sibling (Loma) | Under $1,000, H1 2027 | Reported (WSJ), unconfirmed |
Pricing has not been announced, so any exact figure is invented. The only directional signal comes from leaked memos describing Meta’s next flagship as unsubsidised and built to “significantly improve unit economics,” which points to a price meaningfully above the Quest 3’s launch price of $599. For budget planning, assume the Quest 4 will not be cheaper than today’s flagship.
Separate from the Quest 4, Meta is reportedly working on an ultralight mixed reality headset that has surfaced under several codenames including Puffin, Loma and Phoenix. The Wall Street Journal reports that “Loma” would land under $1,000 and use an external compute puck. For enterprise buyers this matters because a lighter, comfier device changes the math on long training sessions, but it is still a 2027 story at the earliest.
Buy now if you have a live use case. A headset rumored for 2027 does nothing for a training programme you need to run this quarter. The Quest 3 and the more affordable Quest 3S are mature, well-supported, and backed by a deep app ecosystem, and they are the devices your MDM, content, and support processes already know. Waiting 18-plus months for an unannounced product with an unannounced price is rarely the right call for a deployment with real ROI on the table. As the saying goes on our team, the best enterprise headset is the one you can deploy, manage, and support today, not the one rumored for next year. Browse the current line-up on our enterprise VR headsets hub.
Two levers de-risk any 2026 rollout while the roadmap settles. First, rental: if you are piloting or running seasonal training, our VR rental service lets you scale a Quest fleet up and down without capex, which is ideal when a hardware refresh is looming. Second, device management: manage Quest fleets with a proper MDM from day one. Both ManageXR and ArborXR support Meta Quest devices for remote app deployment, kiosk mode, and configuration at scale. Set that up now and any future migration to a Quest 4 becomes a configuration change, not a re-platforming project. For setup guidance, see our knowledge base guide to managing a VR headset fleet.
No. It has not been announced or released as of July 2026.
Rumored for the second half of 2027 at the earliest, with some reports suggesting 2028.
No credible reporting supports a 2026 launch. The 2026 prototypes were reportedly cancelled.
Not announced. Leaks suggest a price above the Quest 3’s $599, but no figure is confirmed.
Generally no. Deploy Quest 3 or 3S now with rental and MDM in place, then migrate later.
The Quest 4 is a gaming-focused flagship rumored for H2 2027. The ultralight device (Loma) is a lighter, pricier mixed reality headset reportedly targeting H1 2027.
For more on Meta’s roadmap and how it affects procurement, see our related coverage: [link to related VRX post: Meta XR roadmap 2026-2027 on vrx.vr-expert.com].
João Noronha is an XR and Immersive Content Specialist at VR Expert, with a strong interest in emerging technologies and their real-world applications. He focuses on turning complex developments in VR, AR, AI glasses, and immersive technology into clear, practical content for businesses and professionals exploring the XR industry.
