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Meta Axes Horizon Worlds VR, Shifts to Mobile Amid Metaverse Rethink
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19-03-2026, 11:32
Meta Axes Horizon Worlds VR, Shifts to Mobile Amid Metaverse Rethink
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Meta is delisting Horizon Worlds from Quest VR headsets by end of March, with full VR withdrawal by June 15.
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The platform will continue solely as a mobile application, allowing independent evolution of VR and mobile experiences.
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This marks a significant pivot from Meta's initial VR-first metaverse strategy outlined by Mark Zuckerberg in 2021.
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Horizon Worlds saw limited adoption, attracting only a few hundred thousand monthly users, far below expectations.
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The decision follows job cuts in Reality Labs and substantial financial losses, as Meta prioritizes AI investment.
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