Meta Horizon Worlds, Meta’s flagship social VR platform, is slated to discontinue its virtual reality operations in three months. While the mobile application will persist, the decision to shut down the VR version signals a significant shift in Meta’s strategy and raises further questions about the viability and adoption rate of the metaverse vision, particularly in its immersive VR form. This move comes amidst ongoing scrutiny and public skepticism regarding the metaverse’s appeal and utility, often highlighted by observations that CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues to publicly champion the metaverse as a groundbreaking technological frontier, even as its practical implementation faces considerable hurdles and user adoption remains modest.
Meta Horizon Worlds VR Version to Cease Operations in Three Months, Mobile Application to Continue
By Artemius Grimthorne
Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.