Meta is ending VR support for Horizon Worlds, the metaverse platform it launched in 2021. The move points to a shift away from the company’s original virtual-reality-first vision for the product.
Meta is ending VR support for Horizon Worlds, the metaverse platform it launched in 2021. The move points to a shift away from the company’s original virtual-reality-first vision for the product.
Meta is dropping VR support for Horizon Worlds, its flagship metaverse world, as the company moves its focus toward mobile access.
Meta is dropping VR support for Horizon Worlds, its flagship metaverse world, as the company moves its focus toward mobile access.
The platform launched in 2021, when Meta was placing a major bet on virtual worlds and immersive social spaces. Horizon Worlds became one of the most visible examples of that strategy, closely tied to the company’s broader metaverse push.
The decision marks a notable change in direction for a product originally associated with virtual reality. Rather than keeping Horizon Worlds centered on VR, Meta is now favoring a format that can reach users through mobile devices.
For readers following digital culture and social gaming, the shift shows how major tech companies are still adjusting their metaverse plans after the early hype around virtual worlds.
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