What you need to know
- Among them, the developers of the hit VR fitness game Supernatural are joining Oculus Studios.
- Meta completed its acquisition after months of challenges by the FTC over alleged proprietary practices.
- Supernatural has been a Quest exclusive since it launched in Spring 2020.
Oculus Studios has officially grown with another developer today as Meta and Within announced the successful completion of the acquisitions announced last year. Within creates Supernatural, a popular VR fitness app. The game was released shortly after the pandemic started in 2020 and benefited greatly from the need to exercise at home.
Meta and the FTC have been at odds over the acquisition since it was announced last year, with many accusing the FTC of buying Meta out of revenge against the company. The FTC filed a lawsuit claiming exclusive practices because it already owned Beat Games, the developer of Beat Saber. The idea was that Meta would own two of his most popular VR fitness apps, thereby entering a monopoly in that particular market niche.

Supernatural is one of the best Quest 2 games. (opens in new tab) Due to the functionality of the app, since the launch of the app, actual Work out by gamifying the traditional workout method. Supernatural is updated daily with new workouts led by real-life coaches set to popular music to give you an edge over your game over the competition. There is a nature.
Supernatural costs $20/month and will be an important source of income for Meta going forward. The company has shown it’s profitable on VR hardware and software, but the Reality Labs division responsible for funding VR, AR, and other XR developments has been the company’s for years. It has put pressure on finances.
Acquisition marks Oculus Studios’ 10th developer (opens in new tab) Meta will help develop a first-party presence in VR to compete with other gaming companies such as products from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.Launch of MetaQuest 3 (opens in new tab) We’re fast approaching hardware that’s slated to debut this fall. Meta’s acquisition of Within will no doubt play a big role in its successful launch later this year.