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

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-discontinues-mixed-reality-support-in-new-windows-11-update/292836>\
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**Created:** [October 5, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-discontinues-mixed-reality-support-in-new-windows-11-update/292836 "2024-10-05T19:14:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/microsoft-discontinues-mixed-reality-support-in-new-windows-11-update/292836/1 "2024-10-05T19:14:53Z")

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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.

**Read more at:** [UploadVR](https://www.uploadvr.com/windows-11-24h2-kills-windows-mr-support/)