Meta Horizon+ August Update: Fresh Titles and Expanded Cloud Gaming
Meta has officially refreshed its Horizon+ subscription service for Quest users, introducing a new wave of content for August. This latest update bolsters the platform’s value proposition by adding two featured monthly games alongside five permanent additions to the growing library.
Strengthening the Microsoft Partnership
This content drop follows a significant strategic shift for the service. Meta recently expanded to include access to the Xbox Game Pass Starter plan. This integration is a major milestone for the ecosystem, granting subscribers 10 hours of monthly cloud gaming. Users can now stream a curated selection of over 50 high-fidelity Xbox titles directly to their headsets, effectively bridging the gap between dedicated VR experiences and traditional console gaming.
Quest’s Horizon+ Subscription Adds 10 Hours Of Xbox Cloud Gaming
Quest’s Horizon+ subscription added 10 monthly hours of flatscreen cloud streaming for 58 Xbox titles, furthering Meta’s partnership with Microsoft.
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New Additions to the Horizon+ Library
For those looking to dive into new VR experiences this month, Meta has unlocked two specific titles for immediate claiming:
* Wreckin’ Raccoon: A chaotic, physics-based adventure that challenges players to navigate environments with destructive flair.
* Iron Rebellion: A high-octane mech combat simulator that emphasizes tactical movement and immersive cockpit controls.
These titles are available now for all active subscribers. Beyond these monthly highlights, the service has also integrated five additional games into the permanent catalog, ensuring that the library continues to scale as the user base grows.
As of mid-2024, the demand for subscription-based VR content has surged, with industry reports suggesting that bundled services like Horizon+ are becoming the primary way users discover new software. By combining native VR experiences with the convenience of cloud-streamed flatscreen titles, Meta is positioning the Quest headset as an all-in-one entertainment hub rather than just a peripheral for virtual reality.
