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Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth announced that the company has reversed its plan to shut down the VR version of Horizon Worlds, opting to keep it available for existing games following community feedback.
Meta is reportedly shutting down its virtual reality social network, Horizon Worlds, for Quest headsets by June 2026, transitioning it to a mobile-only experience. This move follows significant financial losses and is part of a broader strategy to scale back metaverse focus and prioritize artificial intelligence.
Meta has backtracked on its plan to make Horizon Worlds VR exclusively available on a mobile app starting in June, reversing its decision a day after the initial announcement following user feedback.
Access for Quest glasses ends in June - in the future, the platform will only be accessible via smartphone
Meta is reportedly shutting down the virtual reality version of its Horizon Worlds platform, a 2021 initiative, to reallocate resources and focus on its mobile development.
Meta is changing its metaverse strategy by moving its Horizon Worlds app from virtual reality to mobile platforms, aiming to compete with popular games like Roblox and Fortnite.