Reality check for VR: Omdia forecasts decline as Apple's entry fails to galvanize market

LONDON, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omdia's latest research shows that the consumer VR market continued to decline in 2024. Headset sales volumes fell by 10% in 2024 to 6.9 million units, down from 7.7 million in 2023. The market is expected to decline further in 2025, in line with Omdia's earlier projections. The outlook reflects a challenging period for the consumer VR industry ahead of a forecasted rebound in 2026.