Microsoft has ceased production of its HoloLens 2 headsets, with no indication of a successor on the horizon. According to a report by UploadVR, the HoloLens 2 will continue to receive updates addressing critical security issues and software regressions until the end of 2027, despite the termination of its production.
The production of the original HoloLens headset is also expected to end on December 10th. Initially introduced in 2015, Microsoft presented the HoloLens as a significant advancement in augmented reality technology, with the promise of shaping the future of virtual environments. This was followed by the release of the HoloLens 2 in 2019, which featured enhancements such as a broader field of view, eye tracking, and more advanced specifications.
In addition, Microsoft has formed a partnership with Anduril Industries, a military technology company founded by Oculus VR’s Palmer Luckey, to enhance its IVAS mixed-reality headsets used by the US Army. The original IVAS headset, derived from HoloLens technology, began trials in 2021 and incorporates integrated thermal and night-vision imaging sensors within a heads-up display.
The US Army has previously stated its intention to invest up to $21.9 billion over a 10-year period for the IVAS project contract. Microsoft has been addressing issues with the IVAS headset, with further testing scheduled for early 2025.
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