Meta will delete your Oculus account on March 29, 2024, if you’re still using the old Quest login method. If you’re a longtime Quest 2 owner, you might have a big library of VR games at risk.
This shift shouldn’t be surprising as Meta has been transitioning users away from Oculus to a Facebook account since 2020. Initially met with resistance, the requirement to sign in with Facebook was removed for Quest users, allowing the use of a Meta account instead.
If you recently created a new account to play mixed reality games on your Meta Quest 3, you don’t need to take any action. This only impacts older accounts created for the Oculus Rift, original Quest, and Quest 2.
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Meta provided ample time for the transition, giving users over a year to switch to a Meta account without the need to link it to Facebook. Now, Quest owners must make the switch if they haven’t already.
Despite the advance notice, some users were skeptical of a recent email reminder and warning from Meta about the account update requirement. Redditor tangentlyric shared the email they received, questioning its authenticity.
It’s important to be cautious of scams, but in this instance, the email is legitimate. You must update your Quest login to use a Meta account; otherwise, you’ll lose access to all your purchased games, apps, content, friends list, and other Oculus account data.
Switching to a Meta account is a simple process guided by Meta. Visit Meta’s account setup website and follow the instructions to create a new account to replace your Oculus login. Alternatively, you can also follow the on-screen instructions in the Oculus mobile app or on your headset.
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