Summary
TheMeta Questv68 update is rolling out to headsets, and it includes significant improvements to latency, contrast, screenshots, and more. Fans should expect the update to arrive in the days to come, as Meta rolls out updates in waves, rather than upgrading allMeta Questheadsets at the exact same time.
Although some VR enthusiasts are alreadylooking forward to the Meta Quest 4, the Meta Quest 3 is currently the company’s flagship consumer-level virtual reality headset. The portable and tether-free nature of the Quest has appealed to fans, though due to relying on onboard hardware, the Quest 3 has some drawbacks in comparison to its tethered, PC-dependent competitors. However, each update tends to improve upon the Quest headsets' capabilities in some way, and v68 is no exception.
Meta has revealed that the v68 update is rolling out to Meta Quest 3 headsets right now. The update adds a number of features and improves upon old ones. For example, the resolution of screenshots has been upgraded dramatically from 1400x1400 pixels to 2160x2160. The Meta Quest 3 update also adds improved latency, reducing the number of stutters and frame rate drops on the units. Content Adaptive Brightness Control has also been added in the device’s Experimental Mode, giving users reduced contrast when scenes are particularly dark, improving visual clarity.
Meta Quests have received improved graphics performance, with smoother experiences in both virtual reality and mixed reality.Touch Controllerscan now be paired through the headset rather than through the app, and the keyboard will spawn in a “more optimal position,” without overlapping other windows. The headsets will also make a beeping sound when taken off if the battery is running low, as a reminder to charge it.
The most interesting addition to the devices may be the new Layout app. This system allows users to tap themixed reality capabilities of the Meta Quest 3, allowing them to do things like measure the square footage of a room, or visualize what a large piece of furniture or a TV might look like in the space available to them. It even allows users to determine if things like wall-mounted televisions are level. This app could prove quite useful when shopping online, which may be part of Meta’s plans for it.
In all, this update should make for a more pleasant and seamless experience for Meta Quest 3 fans. With no announcements made yet on when thenext Meta Questwill launch, making the most of the current hardware is a wise choice.
Meta Quest v68 Update Patch Notes
These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of July 24, 2025 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.
The Meta Quest mobile app is now the Meta Horizon mobile app
We’ve updated the look and feel of the app, added a new Light Mode, and made it easier to socialize and express yourself, even when you’re not in the headset. Jump into worlds, find your next favorite mixed reality experience, customize your avatar and manage your headset, all from your phone.
We’ve also added the ability to start or join audio calls between the app and Meta Quest headsets, so you may chat with friends anytime regardless of which device they’re on.
Meta AI on Meta Quest
Meta AI on Quest is a new AI-powered assistant that enables you to seamlessly access information, get insights about your real life surroundings, and control your device using voice. Meta AI on Meta Quest will launch as an experimental feature.
Meta Quest: Play now, pay later
Get Meta Quest 3 with access to a revolving catalog of games you’re able to play instantly and enhanced warranty coverage starting at $24.99 per month over 24 months at 0% APR. You can check out this offer at meta.com/quest/play-now-pay-later.
Graphics and performance improvements (Quest 3 only)
We’ve made a number of enhancements to Quest 3 graphics and performance.
Safety Center updates
Experience streamlined account management and clearer communication about your profile’s status and any reported issues from the Meta Horizon mobile app. These experiences will be consistent with what you can already do in your headset.
We’ve made a number of improvements to the virtual keyboard.
Layout utility app
Layout is a new utility app designed to help you spatially measure, align, and visualize real world objects directly in your physical space. Some things you can do with Layout include:
You can find Layout in your Library.
Library improvements
We’ve made a number of enhancements to your Library and the app downloading experience.
Improved graphics performance
You should now see smoother and more responsive virtual and mixed reality experiences on Meta Quest headsets with fewer delays and interruptions.
Low battery alert
You’ll now receive an audio alert from your headset when you take it off and your battery is low as a reminder to charge it up before your next session.
Cloud backup management
You can now manage your cloud backups for apps. Find out which of your apps are backed up, when they were last backed up, and start a backup by going toSysteminSettingsand selectingBackup.
Controller pairing now in headset
Previously, you could only pair a controller to your headset using the Meta Horizon mobile app. You can now pair a controller in your headset from by going toSettings, thenDevices, thenControllersand selectingPair controllers.
Audio input balance
you’re able to now control the audio level balance between your microphone and game audio when recording, live streaming, or casting. You can update these settings by going toSettings, thenSystemand selectingCamera.
Screenshot resolution improvement (Quest 3 only)
Now your screenshots taken on Quest 3 will look even better as we’ve increased the resolution from 1440x1440 to 2160x2160.
Meta Quest 3
The Meta Quest 3 is the latest and greatest mixed-reality headset that brings a host of improvements compared to the previous generation. The Quest 3 has higher resolution displays per eye with support for 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rates.It uses a more powerful 2nd generation Snapdragon XR2 processor that is capable of running games like Asgard’s Wrath 2 natively. It comes with a full-color passthrough, improved controllers, and a slimmer form factor.
