2025 is likely to be a quieter year for VR hardware. Samsung and Google’s mixed reality headset, currently the only major device confirmed for this year, is likely to make the biggest splash. The arrival of Android XR will transform the Meta-Apple rivalry into a three-way contest, promising to captivate us for years to come.

In 2025, the trend will be toward premium headsets, as well as ultra-lightweight experimental devices with high-resolution OLED microdisplays, which will be out of reach for most consumers due to their high price.

Maybe there will be one or two surprises later this year, for example from Valve, while the next generation of Quest headsets are not expected until late next year.