Meta is gearing up for its annual Meta Connect 2026 conference, taking place just a week after Valve's presentation of its vision for VR gaming with the Steam Frame. The event is scheduled to begin streaming on Meta's website and Facebook at 4 p.m. PDT / 7 p.m. EDT on September 29.
While a reveal of the Meta Quest 4 is not anticipated, rumors suggest the company may unveil its XR 'Phoenix' headset, a device reportedly designed more for passive entertainment than gaming. Meta is also expected to showcase new smart glasses and dedicate significant time to artificial intelligence advancements.
The current-generation Meta Quest 3 remains a cost-effective entry point into virtual reality. However, the absence of price increases for the Quest 3 and 3S might indicate that Meta will refrain from discussing a next-generation successor due to potential cost escalations.
Attendees can expect a substantial portion of the conference to be dedicated to AI features, alongside potential hardware announcements. The keynote presentation will be available for viewing via live stream.
Meta Connect 2026 will stream live on Meta's website and its Facebook page for developers.