A recent leak indicates that parent company Meta may be working on a Meta Quest Game Pass that functions similarly to PS Plus. While the Meta Quest addition hasn't been confirmed yet, there's good reason to believe that the information is valid.Meta has been known to sell its Meta Quest virtual reality headsets at a financial loss, and the virtual reality portion of the company has struggled to turn a profit. Getting players to commit to a monthly fee to get free games would likely help Meta out, and users would be able to play a number of games they might not have otherwise. According to Twitter user ShinyQuagsire, a hidden page on the Meta mobile app indicates that the game pass service is in the works. While the page seems to have since been taken down, the user was able to capture a screenshot and shared it with others to see. The page reads like a sales pitch, introducing users to the concept of the game pass and telling them what to expect from it. Similar to PS Plus, users would be able to choose up to two games or apps every month. The most exciting element is that users would be able to keep any apps or games that they download so long as they remain subscribed to the service.
Nothing is set in stone at this time, but it's something that will likely intrigue Meta Quest owners and gamers who are familiar with these types of subscription services on other platforms. Outside of PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass, users can get perks and free games through services like Amazon/Twitch Prime, and Epic Games Store regularly gives out free games. It would make sense for Meta to be laying the foundational groundwork to create its own similar service right now, given the Meta Quest 3 is slated to release this year.
Of course, there are probably lots of other Meta Quest users who wouldn't be interested in such a service. Many consumers and gamers are feeling a sort of subscription fatigue from having to pay so many companies every month to utilize their services. Adding one more to the list might not appeal to gamers who are already signed up for a console's subscription service and potentially countless others. The question also remains of how much Meta would charge for this service. That amount could make or break how users feel about it, especially after spending $399 or more to purchase the headset itself.