(Un)Boxing Day: What to Do With Your New Quest Headset This Holiday
It’s the holiday season, and if you’re seeing this, odds are that a Meta Quest 3 or 3S might’ve been on your list this year. So today, we’re taking a look at 12 things you should try with that shiny new headset once you unbox and activate it, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Festivus (for the rest of us).
1. Become Batman
Named Best VR/AR Game at The Game Awards 2024, Batman: Arkham Shadow has been winning the hearts and minds of players and critics alike.
Don the cowl and be the hero Gotham City deserves like never before in fully immersive virtual reality. This exclusive entry in the acclaimed Arkham series is bundled with all new Quest 3 and 3S headsets for a limited time.*
2. Go Courtside for Immersive NBA Games—No Tickets Required
Your Quest headset is an all-access pass to a number of immersive NBA games in Xtadium and NBA Arena.** And there’s plenty of match-ups to take you through the holidays and into the new year:
- December 26 // Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic // 4:00 pm PT
- December 27 // Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns // 6:00 pm PT
- December 28 // Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls // 6:00 pm PT
- December 29 // Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics // 3:00 pm PT
- January 3, 2025 // San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets // 6:00 pm PT
- January 4, 2025 // New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls // 5:00 pm PT
- January 6, 2025 // Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies // 5:00 pm PT
Check out the full schedule.***
3. Enjoy Free Play Days
If you’re a Meta Quest+ subscriber—be sure to unlock the three-month trial subscription included with the purchase of your new Quest 3 or 3S—you can check out Blade & Sorcery: Nomad with Free Play Days from January 17 – 26 (with a 15% discount if you decide to purchase) and Just Dance VR – Welcome to Dancity for all of January (with a 25% discount if you buy in that window).
4. Work Up a SWEAT in Music Valley
In Music Valley, it’s festival season year ’round. Don’t miss Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present SWEAT in VR, which debuts December 27 at 5:00 pm PT. This one–of-a-kind experience will be available for free in 3D immersive video. Bring a friend, dance the night away, and earn an exclusive avatar reward!
5. Kick Back & Relax
’Tis the season to watch all your favorite holiday movies on Prime Video or Peacock! Stream YouTube alongside friends or family with the new co-watch feature, or laugh ’til it hurts at Ron Funches and Jay Pharoah’s upcoming shows at the Soapstone Comedy Club.
6. Battle It Out in a Battle Royale
POPULATION: ONE is a fan-favorite free-to-play VR battle royale, and now’s a great time to jump in. Frostbite Frenzy runs now until January 9, 2025 at 11:00 am PT, offering players an assortment of new game modes, rewards, and more. Squad up and chill out.
7. Survive the Apocalypse
The survivors of nuclear Armageddon cling to existence in the buried subways of the Moscow Metro—civilization’s last refuge and tomb, where ghosts and spirits haunt the living in this man-made purgatory. Metro Awakening is a story-driven first-person adventure built exclusively for VR that blends atmospheric exploration, stealth, and combat in the most immersive Metro experience yet.
8. Have Fun with the Whole Family
Take bonding with friends and family to the next level when you explore new worlds like ESPN Tailgate, tally wins in Gorilla Tag, or battle it out with Beat Saber’s new Metallica Music Pack. With the Meta Horizon mobile app, you can discover more apps and games and invite friends to jump into worlds, right from their phone.
9. Slay Some Unslayable Gods
Skydance’s BEHEMOTH is a sprawling original story set in the Forsaken Lands. Play as the lone hunter, Wren, and embark on a perilous quest to end the rot curse running through your veins and plaguing your village. The only cure is to slay unslayable gods, the towering Behemoths.
10. Take a Flight to Freezerville
Dumb Ways: Free For All just launched its first free DLC, taking you to a snowy wonderland full of wacky challenges!
Now with Quest 2 compatibility, Dumb Tours is opening up its chaotic vacations to more travellers than ever before.
11. Focus on Fitness
Skip the crowded gyms this new year. Quest is the home workout you can take with you wherever you go. From dedicated fitness apps and games that’ll get you moving to mindfulness and meditation apps, there’s a whole world of wellness to explore.
12. Unlock New Avatars & Score Bonus Credits
The winter season isn’t complete until you meet our new fantastical avatars! There’s sweet Sakura, unbearably cool Teddy, and dressed-to-shred Frost. You can complete limited-time quests or earn points to unlock four color variations for each, and they’re portable within Horizon.
Plus, with the purchase of the new Kaiju Pass in Kaiju City Showdown, you’ll gain access to a series of quests that each unlock an exclusive reward, including Tröllnir—a winter-themed Kaiju—along with new weapons and outfits.
Swing by Horizon Central, our holiday HQ for wintry streetwear and a bold new line of avatar merch inspired by seasonal sweets and treats. Complete limited-time quests to earn an upgrade or fantastical avatar, or use Meta Credits to get some premium swag. P.S. From now until January 13, purchase a pack of Meta Credits**** and receive extra bonus credits—the perfect opportunity to stock up and get the most out of your time in Horizon.
What games and experiences are you trying out on day one? Let us know on Threads!
*Batman: Arkham Shadow is rated Teen with violence, mild blood, and language. Offer valid on qualifying products purchased from September 25, 2024 through April 30, 2025. Terms apply.
**Geo-restrictions apply. This content is not available in all regions, and viewers located near the physical event may be unable to view it based on localized restrictions. Xtadium is only available in the US.
