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Meta Cuts Over 100 Jobs in Reality Labs to Refocus Mixed Reality Efforts

Layoffs impact Oculus Studios and Supernatural VR teams as Meta seeks to streamline operations in its costly Reality Labs division.

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Meta logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Overview

  • Meta has confirmed layoffs of over 100 employees in its Reality Labs division, primarily affecting Oculus Studios and the Supernatural VR fitness app team.
  • The company states the restructuring aims to improve efficiency in developing future mixed reality experiences for its Quest platform.
  • Reality Labs has faced significant financial pressure, reporting a $4.97 billion operating loss in Q4 2024 despite $1.1 billion in sales.
  • Supernatural users can expect fewer new workout releases per week, though existing workouts will now offer more varied difficulty levels.
  • Laid-off employees are being encouraged to apply for other internal roles, and Meta continues to hire for nearly 500 open positions in Reality Labs.