Even if hand tracking can sustain Quest's user base post-pandemic, Oculus has to address persistent adoption barriers to expand its user base
The upcoming launch of hand tracking for Quest headsets could help Oculus sustain usage post-pandemic, as the new capability helps deliver a more immersive VR experience. Oculus announced that it will Quest headsets launched with sensors that could support hand tracking, but the feature has been in the since 2019.
Hand tracking translates a user's hand movements into the virtual world, facilitating a more immersive VR experience by allowing users to manipulate the environment without needing unwieldy handheld controllers. This could help retain more casual users in fitness and social domains after the pandemic subsides, even when they have the option to return to their typical routines. Right now, the biggest barrier to this strategy is the lack of supported content — four "immersive experiences" will support hand tracking on the Quest at the feature's launch. Hardcore gamers will likely be inclined to stick with the handheld controllers, however, as they Even with the potential for hand tracking to sustain Quest's user base post-pandemic, Oculus must still address persistent adoption barriers to expand its user base. Here are two of the biggest challenges for Oculus to grow adoption during the pandemic: On Facebook's Q1 2020 earnings call at the end of April, CEO Mark Zuckerberg
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