Meta will give Quest 2 a boost with an update

More than two years after its release, Quest 2 has yet to say its last word. Mita comes to announce A new update that will boost the GPU frequency of its virtual reality headset: developers will be able to harness the computing power by 7%.

The maximum frequency will increase from 490MHz to 525MHz if needed. This should be an automatic update applied to all headphones, not a new update to the entire system. According to Meta, this increase in strength should allow ” Exploit high pixel density without significantly reducing resolution Meta ensures that the app’s images look better, without sacrificing resolution.

The system will be a bit limiting: you’ll have to first open an app, remove the headphones, and then put them back in to take advantage of the increased power. Gig will no longer be necessary when version 49 is released (Meta version 47 was released in early December). A spokesperson explains to the edge It doesn’t expect a big impact on the battery: the extra power consumption will be low and reserved for cases that need a boost on the GPU side.

This update comes at a time when the company’s specialized division is facing a problem: famous developer John Carmack has closed the door several days ago While Meta VR apps It costs a fortune without attracting crowds. On the hardware level, Meta has just introduced its Quest Pro while the more affordable Quest 3 should be introduced next year.