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: A surreal, vibrant environment filled with colorful amorphous shapes.

The beta for the , released in early 2023, introduced several key features focused on personalization and user control. Based on the official release notes , here are the three primary highlights: : A surreal, vibrant environment filled with colorful

: A cozy winter setting featuring snow-capped cottages and the aurora borealis. It can be enabled under System Settings > Notifications

Additionally, the update improved navigation in Home environments by adding "hotspots" that allow you to move around and rotate your view even while the universal menu is open. invite teens to link accounts

: Two distinct virtual spaces were added to the Quest Home library:

: Meta integrated the Family Center into the headset software, making it easier for parents to set up supervision tools, invite teens to link accounts, and manage safety settings from a centralized hub.

: This feature allows you to silence all notifications specifically while you are in "immersive experiences" (3D games and apps), preventing interruptions during gameplay. It can be enabled under System Settings > Notifications .