Recent events
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2026
Fallout: Factions XR version announced for XREAL Aura
Fallout: Factions announced that its XR version is expected to launch in November on the XREAL Aura platform. The version is described as featuring immersive 3D maps and gesture controls.
2026
XREAL launches 1 Pro+ AR glasses in China
XREAL launched its XREAL 1 Pro+ spatial-display AR glasses in China on October 27, 2026. The product was offered at an official price of 4,299 yuan and a launch-period purchase price of 3,499 yuan.
2026
Xreal opens pre-orders for Aura Android XR smart glasses starting at $1,279
Xreal opened pre-orders for the Aura, its transparent Android XR smart glasses built in partnership with Google, starting at $1,279 for the 12GB/256GB model with a 16GB/512GB config at $1,499. Pre-orders are initially limited to customers with existing reservations, with the first 2,000 "Founder's Edition" pairs shipping this year and the launch described as "weeks away"; orders open to the general public in the coming weeks. The glasses will initially ship only in the US, Canada, Japan, and South Korea before expanding to other regions in 2027, positioning them head-to-head with Meta's VR Glasses, which are due in spring 2027.
2021
Nreal Light enters the US market
Nreal expanded to the United States, where Nreal Light became available through select Verizon stores on November 30, 2021. Verizon online sales were scheduled to begin December 2.
2021
Epic Games sues Nreal over Unreal Engine trademark
Epic Games sued Nreal, alleging that Nreal’s name infringes the Unreal Engine trademark and could confuse customers. Epic seeks damages and to stop Nreal’s trademark application; the allegations are not stated as a court finding. Nreal denied the allegations and said it planned to defend itself.
2021
Epic Games sues Nreal over name
Epic Games sued Nreal over its name, arguing that “Nreal” is deliberately similar to “Unreal.” Nreal said it believed the lawsuit lacked merit and planned to defend against the claims.
2020
Vodafone announces planned Nreal Light sales
Vodafone announced that it would sell Nreal Light glasses to consumers and businesses in the first quarter of 2021, with Germany and Spain expected to be the first markets.
2020
Nreal partners with Vodafone for planned European headset availability
Nreal announced a partnership with Vodafone to use Vodafone's retail channels for the planned expansion of Nreal's headset availability to Europe starting in Spring 2021; Vodafone plans to offer it alongside its gigabit 5G data plans.
2020
Nreal completes $40 million Series B1 funding round
Nreal announced that it had completed a $40 million Series B1 funding round, led by Kuaishou, with several other investors participating.
2020
LG U+ announces planned U+ Real Glass launch
LG U+ announced that it plans to launch U+ Real Glass, an AR glasses product developed in collaboration with Nreal and Qualcomm, on August 21.
2020
DingTalk and Nreal jointly develop Nreal Light
DingTalk and AR-glasses startup Nreal jointly developed the Nreal Light product, which includes the Dingtalk Work Space application; the product was unveiled for the first time at the press conference.
2020
China Unicom and partners form a 5G XR terminal ecosystem alliance
China Unicom and 21 partners formed a 5G XR terminal ecosystem alliance during the China Unicom 5G XR industry forum and alliance founding event.
2020
Nreal launches Nebula 3D system
Nreal announced the launch of Nebula, a 3D system that supports Android applications, at CES 2020.
2020
Nreal and 7invensun announce strategic partnership
Nreal announced a strategic partnership with eye-tracking technology provider 7invensun. The partners said they would expand AR application scenarios and provide users with a new interaction experience.
2019
LG Uplus announces plans to launch Nreal AR glasses in South Korea
LG Uplus announced a plan to launch augmented reality glasses with Nreal in South Korea in early 2020; the source reports the plan, not a completed launch.
2019
LG Uplus and Nreal sign an exclusive partnership
LG Uplus said it signed an exclusive deal with Nreal to launch augmented reality glasses in South Korea.
2019
KDDI and Nreal partner on mixed-reality technology in Japan
KDDI formed a strategic partnership with Nreal to invest in spatial-computing development and promote smart glasses in Japan. KDDI said it would support consumer applications based on NrealLight and tailor the glasses' design for Japanese customers.