Meta’s virtual reality platform just got a lot more comforting. Jigsaw Night, a charming new puzzle game debuting this week on Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets, may be the most satisfying thing you do in a headset all year. Imagine floating jigsaw pieces surrounding you in 3D space, soft music playing, and the gentle click of a piece falling into place. That’s Jigsaw Night, equal parts relaxing pastime and social glue.Designed by long-time VR developer Steve Lukas, Jigsaw Night channels the nostalgic joy of rainy days spent assembling puzzles at the kitchen table, but brings it into the realm of mixed reality. Think Lego nights, only in the living room and in the metaverse.
And it truly is together. The big selling point? Meta’s Shared Spatial Anchors. This clever bit of tech allows multiple players to build puzzles together in the same physical space using shared spatial memory. You can walk around the table, see what your sibling is building on the other end, and even swap pieces with a tap. Don’t finish it? Pop it back in the digital box and resume later, with everything right where you left it.
Unlike most VR games that isolate the player, Jigsaw Night is unashamedly social. It supports up to four players remotely, complete with avatars and live voice chat. Prefer local play? One-touch multiplayer lets everyone in the room join in with minimal fuss. Controllers optional. With intuitive hand tracking, even VR newcomers can jump in and start matching pieces.And here's a feature no one saw coming: direct Facebook photo integration. That’s right – you can turn decades of Facebook memories into puzzles. Build your childhood birthday photos or family holiday snaps piece by piece with relatives halfway across the world. 📸🧩
Jigsaw Night isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience. You can choose the number of pieces, their shapes, and even the scenery. Some may prefer a peaceful garden table in a sunlit glade, others a moody cabin vibe for serious puzzling hours.And while the base game launches at a modest $18 (roughly £14), Lukas is quick to note that you won’t need to buy DLC to have a full experience. Thanks to the Facebook integration, there’s virtually endless content from the moment you boot it up.
This could be the game to get your family into VR. The comfort of puzzles, the joy of collaboration, and the simplicity of the controls make Jigsaw Night a potential killer app for mixed reality. It’s also one of the most accessible games to date. Use your hands or controllers, sit or stand, play solo or with your entire extended family.And don’t overlook the emotional resonance. There’s something surprisingly moving about rebuilding a treasured photograph, piece by piece, with someone you love — whether they're next to you on the couch or halfway around the world.Jigsaw Night is coming soon to Meta Quest 2, Quest Pro, and Quest 3/3S. You can wishlist it now on the Meta Quest store. 🎮While Jigsaw Night brings digital memories to life, we understand the unique joy of a physical puzzle. That's why we're thrilled to announce that you can now turn your most cherished photos into real, custom jigsaw puzzles! Imagine taking that beautifully reassembled childhood photo or a recent family holiday snap from your in-game creation and having it delivered right to your door.
