Summary
November 2 will be a sad day for those who have yet to upgrade from theMeta Quest 1headset, as that’s the day thatBeat Saberwill be ending support for the device. The originalMeta Questheadset, once known as the Oculus Quest, was a big hit when it was released in 2019. Wireless virtual reality was a huge innovation at the time and did a solid job of increasing interest in the VR space.
The headset, now known as the Meta Quest 1, features a variety of popular virtual reality games in its library. One of the most popular Meta Quest 1 games, and indeed one of the most popular VR games of all time, is the music/rhythm gameBeat Saber. Essentially combiningGuitar Hero-style music/rhythm gameplay with lightsabers,Beat Saberwas a viral hit and remains popular to this day.
Beat Sabercontinues to release new content, but those enjoying the game on Meta Quest 1 will be left out later this year. It’s been confirmed thatBeat Saberiswrapping up support for Meta Quest 1 headsets on November 2, which means its multiplayer modes and other online features are being shut down. After November 2,Beat Saberon Meta Quest 1 will no longer receive updates, which means nonew DLC songs. So, whileBeat Saberwill technically remain playable on Meta Quest 1 headsets, it will be losing functionality and will no longer receive new content or updates.
Beat Saber is Ending Support for Meta Quest 1 Headsets
For those still using the original Meta Quest 1/Oculus headset, this will no doubt be sad news. On the bright side, those that purchasedBeat Saberon the Meta Quest 1 can play it on theMeta Quest 2 and 3 headsetswithout having to buy it or its DLC all over again. Of course, this will require buying a brand-new VR headset, which is an expensive proposition, but newer games have been skipping the Quest 1 for years now anyway.
Some of the best modern VR games are not playable on the Meta Quest 1 headset. The most notable example is probablyAsgard’s Wrath 2, which is one of the highest-rated virtual reality games of all time.Asgard’s Wrath 2is playable on Quest 2 and Quest 3, but skipped Quest 1. And soon, a game will be released that’s only playable on Quest 3 and will be skipping Quest 2 entirely.
Batman: Arkham Shadowis a Quest 3 exclusive, so the Quest 2 is already getting to the point where it’s being phased out. The constant new hardware releases have proven overwhelming for some VR enthusiasts, but games should improve as the technology advances, and leaving older hardware behind can help developers improve their experiences without being held back.
Beat Saber
WHERE TO PLAY
Beat Saber is an immersive rhythm experience you have never seen before! Enjoy tons of handcrafted levels and swing your way through the pulsing music beats, surrounded by a futuristic world. Use your sabers to slash the beats as they come flying at you – every beat indicates which saber you need to use and the direction you need to match. With Beat Saber you become a dancing superhero!Immerse yourself in the smoothest combination of music beats and visual effects in Beat Saber’s truly unique gameplay. Unlike other rhythm games with generated content, music and levels in Beat Saber are drawn precisely by hand to enhance the music experience. Get better every day while completing objectives and challenges in the Campaign.Compete against other Beat Saberists around the world in various difficulties. Challenge your friends or random opponents around the world. Everyone can understand the basic game mechanics. It’s easy for anyone to pick up and play.
