Production and Support
has officially ended the production of the mixed reality headset, with no plans for a successor, marking a significant shift in its hardware strategy.
Despite the discontinuation, Microsoft will continue to provide security updates and patches for the HoloLens 2 until December 31, 2027, ensuring functionality until then.
Market and Future Outlook
The decision to halt HoloLens 2 production follows a lack of substantial market interest and internal challenges, including the departure of key project leaders and layoffs in the mixed reality teams.
Although Microsoft is stepping back from first-party mixed reality hardware, it continues to explore virtual reality through partnerships, notably with Meta, extending certain services to the platform.