The wall between Oculus VR and Facebook is coming down. Starting in October, new Oculus virtual reality headset owners will have to log in with Facebook credentials instead of an Oculus VR account.

Existing Oculus VR owners have until Jan. 1, 2023, to use their Oculus VR user accounts, at which point they'll have to switch to Facebook. “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," the company wrote in a blog post.

As an example, the company said users who refuse to transition to Facebook risk losing access to certain games and apps. “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,” the company explained.  Read more...