Sony sells 43 VR patents to Meta, casting doubt on PlayStation VR2 future

According to ZDNet Korea, Sony has transferred 43 VR-related patents to Meta, with the deal starting in December 2025 and covering over 400 patents worldwide. The move fuels rumors that Sony is winding down its PlayStation VR business and has no plans for a VR3.

• Sony sold 43 VR patents to Meta, part of a 400+ patent deal
• The agreement began in December 2025, including 180 US patents
• PSVR2 launched in February 2023 at $549.99, selling 2.5–3.5 million units
• The original PSVR sold over 5 million units