Sadly, no. The tracking needs to see your eyes and mouth clearly. Sunglasses break the spell. So does a heavy beard if it covers your lip movements.
Pro tip: if you wear glasses, the Quest 3S has a special spacer. Your nose will thank you later.
Also, don’t eat a giant sandwich while wearing it. The cameras get confused by a moving chin and chomping teeth. VR etiquette rule #1: No snacks during face tracking.
Japanese Engineer Announces Quest 3 Face & Eye Tracking Addon
Why You’ll Look Like a Weirdo (In a Good Way)
Let’s be honest. When you first try face tracking, you’ll make ridiculous expressions. You’ll pout, wiggle your nose, and raise both eyebrows like a surprised owl. That’s normal. Embrace it.
Your friends in the same VR space will see you being a goofball. They’ll laugh. You’ll laugh. Suddenly, it feels like you’re actually in the same room.
Here’s a secret: the tech is so sensitive it can detect a tiny smirk you didn't even know you made. Your subconscious expressions are now living in the metaverse.
