Meta Keeps Horizon Worlds VR Alive, Bets on a Mobile-First Path
TL;DR
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced in an Instagram AMA that Horizon Worlds will continue to support VR, but only for experiences that already work in VR; new games will be mobile-only, with the majority of Reality Labs’ focus shifting to mobile and AR investments after layoffs, marking a partial retreat from first‑party VR while keeping Horizon Worlds alive in VR.
- At the last minute, Meta decides not to kill Horizon Worlds VR after all Ars Technica
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- The metaverse failed without a rulebook Politico
- Meta backtracks on decision to end Horizon Worlds VR after fans speak up CNBC
- Meta to Discontinue Key Metaverse Product for VR Headsets Bloomberg.com
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