08-18-2020 10:58 AM
Today, we’re announcing some important updates to how people log into Oculus devices, while still keeping their VR profile. Starting in October 2020:
Everyone using an Oculus device for the first time will need to log in with a Facebook account.
If you’re an existing user and already have an Oculus account, you’ll have the option to log in with Facebook and merge your Oculus and Facebook accounts.
If you’re an existing user and choose not to merge your accounts, you can continue using your Oculus account for two years.
After January 1, 2023, we will end support for Oculus accounts. If you choose not to merge your accounts at that time, you can continue using your device, but full functionality will require a Facebook account. We will take steps to allow you to keep using content you have purchased, though we expect some games and apps may no longer work. This could be because they include features that require a Facebook account or because a developer has chosen to no longer support the app or game you purchased. All future unreleased Oculus devices will require a Facebook account, even if you already have an Oculus account.
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08-18-2020 03:39 PM
08-18-2020 03:39 PM
08-18-2020 03:42 PM
JD-UK said:
only someone really kidding themselves would not have seen some kind of merger coming at some stage - though I think this is more than most were expecting. Whilst I'm disappointed, I'm not in any way surprised.
08-18-2020 03:43 PM
Zenbane said:
RedRizla said:
There's more than just two categories of people in the forum. I liked Oculus when it first started up, but I don't like Facebook for reasons I'll keep to myself. I also don't paint community members in a bad light and have enjoyed many a good conversation.
Don't you still play Oculus exclusives?
08-18-2020 03:43 PM
Cowboy10uk said:
.... I don’t have a Facebook account in my name and I have absolutely no desire to get one due to security concerns with my work.....
08-18-2020 03:44 PM
RedRizla said:
Zenbane said:
RedRizla said:
There's more than just two categories of people in the forum. I liked Oculus when it first started up, but I don't like Facebook for reasons I'll keep to myself. I also don't paint community members in a bad light and have enjoyed many a good conversation.
Don't you still play Oculus exclusives?
No, I've not played anything for a while in VR apart from DCS. I used to play Thrill Of the fight a lot, but I can't do that with the current HP Reverb because I will destroy it.
08-18-2020 03:47 PM
08-18-2020 03:48 PM
ShocksVR said:
I don't want any linking of my real name to be associated as a gamer/gaming. I'm entering a profession where such activity is seen as immature and perhaps not professional.
08-18-2020 04:01 PM
08-18-2020 04:07 PM
Cowboy10uk said:
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Sadly can’t say I’m completely surprised, BUT I am very disappointed, that I’m being forced away from a platform that I’ve been using since the Kickstarter, through no fault of my own.