When it comes to VR gaming, one of the best ways to enjoy these games is via the Meta Quest lineup of VR headsets. Now, the Quest Store has a lot of games that you can play either solo or with your friends. But, did you know that you can also play AAA games on the Meta Quest?
Yes, that is right. Thanks to PC VR technology and cloud streaming, you can enjoy your favorite AAA titles and immerse yourself in a large virtual environment. Want to know more? You’ve come to the right place.
Can You Play AAA Games on the Meta Quest 3?
During the CES 2025 event, Nvidia stated that the Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, and the Meta Quest Pro lineup of VR headsets will soon be able to play many popular PC and console games.
Nvidia GeForce Now can now be accessed via your Meta Quest VR headset via the web browser on your Meta Quest. We aren’t sure if Nvidia will develop a dedicated GeForce NOW app for the Meta Quest platform, but if they do, it will bring a better cloud game streaming experience.
Now that you know Meta Quest headsets can run AAA titles through GeForce cloud gaming, here is a list of AAA titles that you should give a try first on your eligible Meta Quest.
Avowed (coming soon)
Obsidian Entertainment is coming with a brand-new RPG fantasy game in February. In Avowed, you are placed in an unknown land that has a ton of adventure as well as danger. As the envoy of Aedyr, you are tasked with looking into the rumors of a plague and an ancient secret that has one goal – to destroy everything. The game gives you various swords, spells, guns, and shields to fight against the enemies. You will also get various companions with unique abilities to help you fight.
- Release Date: 18th Feb 2025
- Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
- Platform: Steam
Cyberpunk 2077
Here is one title that you will be able to enjoy via Nvidia’s GeForce NOW cloud streaming service. Cyberpunk 2077 is a fantastic open-world action-adventure game that has RPG elements. Set up in Night City, you play the role of a mercenary who has to fight for survival. The game has a lot of jobs for you to complete, as well as choices that will set the course of your story. The game has a lot of vehicles for you to drive, weapons to use as well as an assortment of options when it comes to character customization.
- Release Date: 10th December 2020
- Developer: CD Projekt Red
- Platform: Steam
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Here’s another game from the CD Projekt Red studios. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lets you play the role of a mercenary slayer. With a monster-ridden land before you, your goal is to track down the Child of Prophecy- Citi. The Citi is a weapon out there trying to create havoc in the world. The game has an exploring for you to do, weapons and armor to make use of, as well as a brand-new photo mode to take stunning in-game pictures.
- Release Date: 18th May 2015
- Developer: CD Porjekt Red
- Platform: Steam
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
If you are a fan of the Elder Scrolls franchise, then this is one of the best AAA games that you need to try out on your Meta Quest headset via GeForce NOW. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a beautiful open-world game where you can create groups to fight up enemies who are destined to destroy the world. The special edition of the game brings in new quests, characters, and even more weapons.
- Release Date: 28th October 2016
- Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
- Platform: Steam
Apart from these select AAA games that we have listed here for your reference, you can also browse through the large library of games available on GeForce NOW by checking out this list.
While there are several AAA games out there, only a handful are present on Nvidia’s GeForce NOW. Nvidia says there will be more AAA titles coming soon to the library. But, what if you want to play other AAA games that are not on Nvidia’s GeForce Now library?
Well, in that case, you can simply make use of PCVR. This requires you to connect your Meta Quest 3 headset to your Windows PC and then with the help of Meta Link. With this method, you can simply play whatever game you have installed on your PC, regardless of what platform it is on. Whether you have games on Steam, Epic Games Store, Rockstar Games Ubisoft, or EA.
How to Play any AAA PC games on Meta Quest 3
To play almost any Steam game from your PC on your Meta Quest, you will need to do the following.
- Link Cable
- Meta Quest VR headset
- Windows PC with Meta Quest Link app
- Wi-Fi network
Follow these steps to set up the Meta Quest VR headset with your PC.
- Install the Meta Quest Link app and sign into it using the same accounts as your Meta Quest VR headset.
- Power up the Meta Quest headset and press the Meta button on your hand controller.
- With the Universal Menu open, select the Clock to open the Quick Settings menu.
- Choose Settings followed by Link.
- Make sure to switch the toggle to On to enable the Link for your Meta Quest headset.
- Now, plug one end of the Link cable into the Meta Quest headsets and the other into your PC.
- Using the Universal menu on your Meta Quest, select Quick Settings.
- Choose Link and finally, select your PC.
- Once the devices have been connected, select Launch.
Once you can access your Windows PC via your Meta Quest using the Link Cable, you can simply launch Steam or any game launcher of your choice and play your favorite games. Whether you like GTA V, RDR2, or for that matter any game that you enjoy the most.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes everything you need to know about playing AAA games on your Meta Quest VR headset via the Nvidia GeForce NOW cloud streaming service. What are your thoughts? Do you think Nvidia should bring in more AAA titles to its cloud streaming service? Let us know your thoughts down below.
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