Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Don't worry, this isn't a “VR is dead” video...
With Meta cutting back its Metaverse spending after years of massive investment, a lot of people are asking what this means for VR. In this video, I break down what actually happened, why the Metaverse narrative rose so quickly, why it cooled off, and how that hype cycle affected public perception of virtual reality.
VR is still growing, developers are still building incredible experiences, and new hardware continues to push the medium forward. What did change is the way the Metaverse was positioned and how unrealistic expectations ended up shaping the conversation around VR.
I talk about:
– Why Meta went all-in on the Metaverse
– Where the vision struggled to meet reality
– How the Metaverse hype impacted VR developers and investors
– Why VR didn’t fail but the hype did
– What this shift could mean for the future of VR
If you’re interested in VR, gaming, or the broader tech industry, this video is about context and clarity, not doom-posting.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Did the Metaverse Hurt VR?
0:37 Meta Reality Lab Cuts
1:32 Why Metaverse Hype Exploded
3:33 Where it Fell Apart
6:38 How the Metaverse Hype Hurt VR
8:00 What's Next for VR?
9:06 Did the Metaverse Hurt VR?
👀Use Code NAYSY to get 10% OFF Quest Games: https://linktr.ee/naysy
⬇️ MY VR GEAR ⬇️
🕶️ MY VR Headset (Get $30 Quest Cash) - Meta Quest 3: meta.com/affiliates/DS6djEVtn
🕶️ CHEAPEST VR $299 - Meta Quest 3S: meta.com/affiliates/7vNcpmRJ8
🕶️ Quest 3/3S Amazon Link: amzn.to/4fdPHlN
👓 My PCVR headset: bit.ly/BigscreenVR
👓 My FAVOURITE Bobo Headstrap: amzn.to/3Ny6ynS
🕹️All my VR Gear - amazon.com/shop/naysy
*Affiliate links btw
MERCH: naysy.com
⬇️ LETS BE FRIENDS ⬇️
🖤 Discord: discord.gg/naysy
💙 Instagram: instagram.com/naysy
💜 Twitter: twitter.com/naysy
🧡 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@naysy_vr
Business Enquiries🤍 naysy@noetictalentagency.com
Some of the hardware or games on this channel, may have been gifted by developers or manufacturers
#VR #Quest #Metaverse
Don't worry, this isn't a “VR is dead” video...
With Meta cutting back its Metaverse spending after years of massive investment, a lot of people are asking what this means for VR. In this video, I break down what actually happened, why the Metaverse narrative rose so quickly, why it cooled off, and how that hype cycle affected public perception of virtual reality.
VR is still growing, developers are still building incredible experiences, and new hardware continues to push the medium forward. What did change is the way the Metaverse was positioned and how unrealistic expectations ended up shaping the conversation around VR.
I talk about:
– Why Meta went all-in on the Metaverse
– Where the vision struggled to meet reality
– How the Metaverse hype impacted VR developers and investors
– Why VR didn’t fail but the hype did
– What this shift could mean for the future of VR
If you’re interested in VR, gaming, or the broader tech industry, this video is about context and clarity, not doom-posting.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Did the Metaverse Hurt VR?
0:37 Meta Reality Lab Cuts
1:32 Why Metaverse Hype Exploded
3:33 Where it Fell Apart
6:38 How the Metaverse Hype Hurt VR
8:00 What's Next for VR?
9:06 Did the Metaverse Hurt VR?
👀Use Code NAYSY to get 10% OFF Quest Games: https://linktr.ee/naysy
⬇️ MY VR GEAR ⬇️
🕶️ MY VR Headset (Get $30 Quest Cash) - Meta Quest 3: meta.com/affiliates/DS6djEVtn
🕶️ CHEAPEST VR $299 - Meta Quest 3S: meta.com/affiliates/7vNcpmRJ8
🕶️ Quest 3/3S Amazon Link: amzn.to/4fdPHlN
👓 My PCVR headset: bit.ly/BigscreenVR
👓 My FAVOURITE Bobo Headstrap: amzn.to/3Ny6ynS
🕹️All my VR Gear - amazon.com/shop/naysy
*Affiliate links btw
MERCH: naysy.com
⬇️ LETS BE FRIENDS ⬇️
🖤 Discord: discord.gg/naysy
💙 Instagram: instagram.com/naysy
💜 Twitter: twitter.com/naysy
🧡 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@naysy_vr
Business Enquiries🤍 naysy@noetictalentagency.com
Some of the hardware or games on this channel, may have been gifted by developers or manufacturers
#VR #Quest #Metaverse
