Meta has reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds, its social VR platform that was once central to the company's metaverse ambitions. The near-shutdown decision came four years after the platform's launch, highlighting the challenges Meta has faced in building its envisioned metaverse. This reversal suggests Meta remains committed to VR social experiences despite previous struggles.
Background
Horizon Worlds is Meta's social virtual reality platform launched as part of the company's ambitious metaverse strategy. The platform has faced challenges with user adoption and content quality since its introduction.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Mar 19, 2026 at 11:36 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10