Meta Shuts Down Horizon Worlds for Quest Headsets, Pivots to Mobile and AI
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.
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Meta is shutting down VR social platform Horizon Worlds in further pivot away from the metaverse
Meta is scaling back its metaverse focus, cutting studios and headcount at Reality Labs to prioritize artificial intelligence.
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Meta is shutting down its virtual reality social network, Horizon Worlds, for Quest headsets by June 15, 2026. The platform will transition to a mobile-only experience, aiming for greater focus and growth. This move follows significant investment and struggles to attract users, with the Reality Labs division reporting substantial losses.
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