Oculus Quest 2 and Quest users will be able to use Facebook Messenger without dropping out of the virtual reality world

Facebook, the platform's owner, announced that Messenger support for the pair of all-in-one VR headsets is now rolling out Non-Quest users can also send messages to users who have a Quest or Quest 2

To chat, users can write in VR, use pre-written conversation starters, or use the voice-to-text feature

Another cool feature is that multiple Oculus Quest users can easily form a party and start playing games together via Messenger; by switching Facebook accounts, when other family members decide to jump into VR, they can easily play with their friends

Facebook users can easily create a party and start playing together

Facebook is keen to emphasize that the Messenger update is not only about communicating with VR gamers, but is also a tool for broader interaction in and around virtual experiences

"We also want to bring people together and make it easier than ever to join friends and family in VR That means making it easier to find friends and family in VR," Facebook explains

"You can compete on BeatSaber, meet them on Venues to watch them perform, or chat about what's on the menu for dinner without taking your headset off

Included in this update is the App Lab app, a new way for developers to share and test their latest ideas and ongoing projects with the Oculus community This will make it easier for developers to get feedback and eliminate the need for users to go through the complicated process of side-loading software

Update v25 will be rolled out gradually Thus, some users may get it earlier than others

If you're interested in dipping your toe into virtual reality, check out our selection of the best VR headsets you can buy now