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Facebook acquires Oculus Rift (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 31, 2026Virtual RealitySource · MagazinesArticle · Commentaries
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Facebook acquires Oculus Rift

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
$2B
Target
Oculus Rift
Oculus Rift
Acquirer
Facebook
Facebook
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed

Facebook agreed to acquire Oculus Rift. Reported deal value: $2B. Status: Completed. Sector: Virtual Reality. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-31. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

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Deal timeline

Announced
Jan 31, 2026 · electronicsweekly.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Virtual Reality with a reported deal value of $2B. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: electronicsweekly.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index