Seamless multitasking has officially exited beta, representing a notable achievement for Meta Quest 2 and 3 headset users. In recent months, a persistent “low memory” bug has plagued users, resulting in unexpected game crashes. This problem, associated with the experimental “seamless multitasking” feature, has been rectified in the latest firmware v83 update.
In the past, this feature permitted users to operate floating windows while engaging in VR games, improving the Quest’s capabilities to mimic a PC VR experience. However, it inadvertently caused memory leaks, causing frustration for users since its rollout in February’s v74 update.
With the launch of firmware v83, seamless multitasking has been incorporated into the primary UI, called Navigator, and is now officially non-experimental. Initial assessments suggest that the update fixes the memory issue, enabling users to relish uninterrupted gaming experiences even when multiple applications are active.
Although further testing is required to verify the bug’s fix, the update is anticipated to be available to all users by November. In the meantime, tools like Quest Games Optimizer can help manage system stability. Users are urged to share their experiences with the new update to ensure the issue is entirely resolved.
