The Meta Quest 4 does not have an official release date yet, but the strongest current reporting points to 2027 at the earliest , with some sources suggesting late 2027 or even 2028. It is not expected to ship in 2026.

What the latest reports say

  • One recent roundup says the Quest 4 release date has slipped from earlier late-2026 rumors and is now looking more like 2027 or 2028.
  • Another current report says the credible window is 2027 at the earliest and that nothing is expected to ship in 2026.
  • UploadVR’s reporting also says Meta still has Quest 4 on the roadmap, while its lighter headset may arrive first in the first half of 2027.

Practical takeaway

If you are waiting for Quest 4, the safe expectation is next year at the earliest in 2027 , not soon. If you need a headset now, the Quest 3 or Quest 3S is still the current path while the next generation gets sorted out.

TL;DR: no official date, but the best current estimate is 2027 or later.