Microsoft Discontinues Mixed Reality Support in New Windows 11 Update! 🛑

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Summary:

  1. End of Mixed Reality Support
    Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of Windows Mixed Reality support in the latest Windows 11 update, affecting a variety of VR headsets from major manufacturers.

  2. User Impact
    Approximately 80,000 users will find their headsets rendered obsolete after upgrading to Windows 11 24H2.

  3. VR Headset Background
    Despite the “Mixed Reality” label, all Windows MR headsets were primarily VR devices and were compatible with most SteamVR content through Microsoft’s SteamVR driver.

  4. Historical Context
    Windows MR headsets launched in late 2017, aiming to compete with established devices like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive but never gained significant market share among PC VR gamers.

  5. Declining Adoption
    Usage of Windows MR peaked at around 10% of SteamVR’s user base in 2019, but has since dropped to about 3.5%.

  6. Recent Developments
    This decision follows Microsoft’s recent move to discontinue the HoloLens 2, signaling a shift in focus away from mixed reality technologies.

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