Oculus Rift 2
Oculus announced in June 2018 that it's requiring Windows 10 in order to run new and upcoming apps and features on the Oculus Rift. The headset still works with Windows 7 and 8.1, however not all new software updates may be supported on the older OSes.
Oculus reasons this is because Microsoft no longer provides mainstream support for Windows 7 and 8.1, and Windows 10 would allow it to meet “performance standards” necessary to implement its newest upgrades.
So, it's a safe bet that Windows 10 will be a minimum system requirement on the Oculus Rift 2 from the outset.
We could potentially see the new VR headset at Oculus Connect 5, which is September 26-27 this year. Stay tuned.
It's possible we've already seen Oculus Rift 2 in the form of the tetherless Project Santa Cruz. On the other hand, Oculus Rift 2 could end up being a proper evolution of Oculus Rift, PC-cable and all.
