2023---meta-quest-v49--the-beta-of-this-next-firmware-suggests-three-nice-new-features May 2026

: A cozy winter setting featuring snow-capped cottages and the aurora borealis.

: Meta integrated the Family Center into the headset software, making it easier for parents to set up supervision tools, invite teens to link accounts, and manage safety settings from a centralized hub. : A cozy winter setting featuring snow-capped cottages

: A surreal, vibrant environment filled with colorful amorphous shapes. : This feature allows you to silence all

: This feature allows you to silence all notifications specifically while you are in "immersive experiences" (3D games and apps), preventing interruptions during gameplay. It can be enabled under System Settings > Notifications . Based on the official release notes , here

The beta for the , released in early 2023, introduced several key features focused on personalization and user control. Based on the official release notes , here are the three primary highlights:

: Two distinct virtual spaces were added to the Quest Home library:

Additionally, the update improved navigation in Home environments by adding "hotspots" that allow you to move around and rotate your view even while the universal menu is open.