Another round of Meta layoffs is underway. The company has confirmed a new round of staff cuts within its Reality Labs division. It will impact teams focused on developing virtual and augmented reality systems.
The layoffs specifically target personnel in the Oculus Studios unit, which is responsible for producing technology and content for the Quest VR headset.
Restructuring at Reality Labs Targets Mixed Reality
While Meta did not disclose the exact number of layoffs, the company emphasized that the changes are strategic.
“Some teams within Oculus Studios are undergoing shifts in structure and roles that have impacted team size,” a spokesperson told CNBC. “These changes are meant to help Studios work more efficiently on future mixed reality experiences for our growing audience, while still delivering great content for people today.”
One of the major consumer-facing products impacted by the layoffs is Supernatural, a virtual reality fitness app that Meta acquired for over $400 million. Meta had previously fended off an antitrust challenge from the Federal Trade Commission to complete the acquisition in 2023.
