Sony sells hundreds of VR patents to Meta

Sony has sold 419 VR and XR-related patents to Meta, according to a report from ZDNet Korea. The transaction includes 43 patents filed in the United States, covering technologies such as head-mounted displays. This move raises questions about the future of Sony's virtual reality efforts, particularly regarding the PlayStation VR 2. While the PSVR2 has not been officially discontinued, the company's decision to offload such a significant number of patents suggests a potential shift in strategy away from high-end console VR hardware. Meanwhile, Meta continues to invest in its VR ambitions despite recent organizational restructuring within its Reality Labs division. The acquisition aligns with Meta's ongoing development of new VR products, including upcoming smart glasses, signaling that the company remains committed to the sector despite market challenges and a lack of robust software support for existing platforms.