The new Meta Phoenix AR glasses by the company is delayed and not going to be released until 2027. The high-end Meta mixed-reality glasses delayed that was initially expected to arrive next year, as the creators needed more time to work on performance and user experience. As per Meta executives Gabriel Aul and Ryan Cairns said moving the release date back is “going to give us a lot more breathing room to get the details right,” the report added.
Meta mixed-reality glasses delay
The Meta Phoenix MR glasses a goggle-like form factor, connected to a separate compute puck to reduce weight and heat on the face—a design choice inspired by the Apple Vision Pro’s battery-pack approach, according to the company.
There were many internet memes suggesting that the delay is to give Reality Labs team “breathing room” to make sure the AI-powered smart glasses be polished at launch.
Mixed Reality Strategy Adjustments: With the Phoenix delay, many users may look instead to Meta’s existing gadgets like VR headsets or its current smart glasses. Meanwhile, the mixed‑reality glasses delay gives competitors time to catch up or fill the void.
Meta Malibu 2 Limited Edition Set for 2026
Meta isn’t leaving 2026 empty for AR enthusiasts. The company plans to release the Meta Malibu 2 limited edition next year, offering users a taste of next-gen features while waiting for the Phoenix AR glasses in 2027.
As per the memo Meta is also planning to release a different, “limited edition” wearable, codenamed ‘Malibu 2’, in 2026, and is also going to start working on a next-gen Quest headset focused on immersive gaming with “significantly improved unit economics.”
What the Phoenix Glasses Were Expected to Be
The device, sometimes referred to as the Meta Phoenix MR glasses or simply “Phoenix,” had been rumored as a lightweight mixed‑reality headset with a goggle‑style form factor. Early builds reportedly included an external “puck” for power and processing, enabling the main headset to stay light and more comfortable for longer sessions.
The Meta Phoenix MR glasses’ previously code-name was Puffin, which weighed around 100 grams (3.5 ounces) and had lower-resolution displays and had much weaker computing performance than high-end headsets like Apple’s Vision Pro.
As per reports Meta is expected to make budget cuts of up to 30% for its metaverse initiative. The metaverse group sits within Reality Labs, which produces the company’s Quest mixed-reality headsets, smart glasses made with EssilorLuxottica’s Ray-Ban and upcoming augmented-reality glasses.
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